Beijing, December 31 (Youth.cn) - On December 31, 2025, villagers in a rural pastry shop in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, made orders of traditional rice cakes to welcome the new year. The cakes were shaped not only into auspicious symbols such as gold ingots, peaches, and persimmons but also adorned with Chinese New Year greetings like “Happy New Year” and “Abundance Year After Year”. Filled with a strong festive atmosphere, these creations added joyous charm to the arrival of 2026. Photo/CFP