By Teresa from China

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I was born in a traditional Catholic family. When I was young, China's economy is backward.. Most people were poor. My parents had to raise three children and take care of the elders living in the countryside. But every Christmas and the traditional Chinese New Year, parents will create a festive atmosphere for us. I remember that every time I went home from the church after watching Christmas Eve Mass, my parents took out peanuts, melon seeds, and some pastries that they couldn't usually eat like a trick, and distributed them to each child, but the parents didn't seem to have eaten them at all. When the Spring Festival comes, my mother will cut the window grilles with us, and then paste them on the windows to add festive celebrations. My parents let us experience the joy of life in a hard life. My career during 30 years is simple and pleasant. I have never left since I entered the workplace. I have even worked in an office of a bank from Beijing for 20 years.