“小孩小孩你别馋，过了腊八就是年。”这句熟悉的童谣唱出了人们对新年的期盼。腊八节，农历十二月初八，源于古代的年终祭祀活动，人们在这一天祈求来年风调雨顺、五谷丰登。随着时间的推移，这一传统逐渐演变为今天的腊八节，成为春节前的重要节日之一。
"Child, child, don't be greedy, after Laba, it's the New Year." This familiar nursery rhyme expresses people's anticipation for the upcoming New Year. Laba Festival, which falls on the 8th day of the 12th lunar month, originates from ancient year-end sacrificial activities where people prayed for good weather and abundant harvests in the coming year. Over time, this tradition gradually evolved into today's Laba Festival, becoming one of the key festivals leading up to the Spring Festival.
腊八粥是这个节日的主角，制作腊八粥是一门艺术。传统的腊八粥通常包含八种以上的食材，如糯米、红豆、绿豆、薏仁、莲子、桂圆、红枣和花生等。先将所有干料洗净浸泡数小时，然后放入锅中，加入适量清水，大火煮沸后转小火慢炖至粘稠，期间可根据口味加入冰糖调味。当香气四溢时，一碗碗暖人心脾的腊八粥就准备好了。
Laba porridge is the centerpiece of this festival, and making it is an art form. Traditional Laba porridge typically includes more than eight ingredients, such as glutinous rice, red beans, green beans, barley, lotus seeds, longan, red dates, and peanuts. First, all the dry ingredients are washed and soaked for several hours. They are then placed in a pot with enough water, brought to a boil over high heat, and then simmered on low heat until thick. Ice sugar can be added for flavor according to taste. When the aroma fills the air, bowls of warm and comforting Laba porridge are ready.
在这个寒冷的季节里，一家人围坐在一起，分享着香甜可口的腊八粥，感受着浓浓的亲情与温暖。让我们一起迎接新年，从这一碗热腾腾的腊八粥开始吧！
In this cold season, families sit together, sharing the sweet and delicious Laba porridge, feeling the deep familial affection and warmth. Let's welcome the New Year, starting with a bowl of steaming Laba porridge!
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