On Qingming Festival, Xiao Ming and Lili join their parents to sweep the ancestral graves, and afterward enjoy flying kites together in an open field, finding both meaning and joy in the day.
After learning about the meaning of Qingming Festival from his sister Lili, Xiao Ming joins his family to visit his grandparents’ grave, and the experience transforms his understanding of the holiday from something ordinary into a deeply meaningful tradition he commits to honoring every year.
On the Spring Equinox, Xiao Ming learns to balance an egg upright with Lili’s help and patience, and through this traditional custom, gains a deeper appreciation for the balance and beauty of nature.
On the Longtaitou Festival, Xiaoming feels embarrassed after getting his hair cut too short and refuses to go to school, but his friend Lili cheers him up by styling his hair and reminding him that a haircut on this day brings good luck and a fresh start.
On the eve of the Longtaitou Festival, Xiao Ming and his father got haircuts for good luck, then returned home where his sister Lili taught him to make dragon-shaped noodles, and the whole family celebrated together with hopes for a healthy and happy new year.