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A School Celebration: A Grandparent's Perspective

Published February 15, 2026, 09:18
A School Celebration: A Grandparent's Perspective

The author describes a Three Hierarchs' Day celebration at a local school, attended by parents, grandparents, and grandchildren. The celebration was particularly moving, as the children recited poems and sang with enthusiasm, while the grandparents reminisced about their own school days. The author emphasizes the importance of living and knowledge, as well as the role of books in the imagination and development of children. She also points out that the teachers chose to focus on the value of knowledge rather than simply reproducing historical facts about the Three Hierarchs, which she considers positive and modern. This celebration reminded the author of the timeless value of education and the importance of the connection between generations.