【文/观察者网专栏作者 安东·尼尔曼，翻译/ 薛凯桓】 亲爱的中国读者，你们好！ 这些天翻看社交媒体动态时，我看到你们正在为迎接新年做准备。红灯笼、门上倒贴的"福字"、车站的 人潮，空气中好像飘散着香气。春节前的中国格外喜庆，这般景象美得令人心醉，又令人动容。 我衷心祝贺你们春节快乐，愿农历马年为每个家庭带来温暖、富足与欢乐。 看着你们为春节所做的准备工作，我突然有了一种人与人之间的联系原来如此紧密的感觉。每个国家都 有属于自己的新年时刻，每个人都用自己的习俗、仪式和庆祝活动来纪念这一时刻。 或许，这是一种根植于我们血液、我们生命中的普世传统，期盼着自然复苏，期盼着寒冬过后迎来新的 温暖和阳光。无论你是谁——中国人、乌克兰人、俄罗斯人、白俄罗斯人，还是其他任何人，这些日子 里，我们都有相同的感觉：大地即将深呼吸，迎来她的又一次新生。 乌克兰也有自己独特的"新年"，也有自己辞旧迎新的时刻。我们也有旧历新年和新历新年之分，在乌克 兰，"除夕"叫做"梅兰卡节"（又名"慷慨之夜"），"大年初一"则叫做"瓦西里日"。每年的12月31日到1月 1日，我们会庆祝公历新年。1月13日到14日这一夜，我们会再次围坐在餐桌前，庆 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the cultural significance and vibrant traditions of paper-cutting in Gaomi, Shandong, particularly during the New Year celebrations, showcasing the local craftsmanship and community spirit associated with this art form [3][4][5]. Group 1: Cultural Significance - Gaomi is characterized by various red symbols, including "red sorghum culture," "pu gui year painting," "mud sculpture," and "paper-cutting," all of which contribute to a sense of abundance and cultural richness during the New Year [3][4]. - The local paper-cutting art is renowned for its vitality and originality, with intricate designs that reflect the community's heritage and creativity [4]. Group 2: Community Engagement - The article describes lively scenes in Gaomi, where people participate in paper-cutting competitions, with winners receiving traditional red paper couplets, emphasizing the competitive yet festive atmosphere [4][5]. - Children are actively involved in learning and practicing paper-cutting, ensuring the tradition is passed down to future generations while also incorporating modern themes into their creations [5][6]. Group 3: Artistic Expression - The paper-cutting art features various themes, including traditional motifs like children and auspicious symbols, which convey messages of prosperity and good fortune [5][6]. - A large interactive paper-cutting display allows visitors to engage with the art form, symbolizing the connection between the community and its cultural heritage [6].