It sat on the ground, lifting its head and howling "woo woo woo" along with the music, its tail pounding the ground, excitedly wanting to run up.
Aunt Bloomy laughed and said to it, "Don't go up and cause trouble."
The big dog seemed to halfway understand, its pointed ears twitched, then it tilted its head, grinning to show its big white teeth.
"Woof!"
Sure enough, it stayed quiet and didn't make a fuss.
Today's celebration was even more lively than New Year's. The entire street was covered with fiery red silk, big red celebratory characters, and lanterns were hung high.
The bustle of human activity was spirited yet gentle.
In the distance, atop the green mountains, the sunset's afterglow swept across the clouds, magnificent and splendid. Beneath the stone arch bridge, the river water flowed gently. Children chased each other around, singing nursery rhymes, joyful and lively.
Over there Camilla led out two baskets, stood by the door, and shouted, "Candy distribution!"
