The Overwhelming New Year’s Celebration I Essay by Saniha
The Overwhelming New Year’s Celebration by Saniha Vajravelu, 13, from Bangalore, is a thoughtful reflection on how true joy isn’t found in loud festivities but in quiet moments of understanding.
The Overwhelming New Year’s Celebration
Celebrations can be portrayed in various ways. On New Year’s Day, my perspective changed. I walked into a very interesting town it was intriguing. People were laughing, singing, and making loads of connections. I was amused at how everyone behaved as I walked deeper into the streets toward a loud, booming, noisy area.
To my great surprise, I walked up to a person who hugged me and wished me a Happy New Year. I didn’t know what to make of it and was slightly weirded out by his behaviour. Following the booming sound, I discovered it was an elderly person giving a speech to the villagers. It looked like a ritual. I moved deeper into the crowd and listened for a while.
After three whole hours, I walked back to my dull, sad, and quiet room. A soft tear rolled down my cheek. I wiped it away out of embarrassment and realization. Sitting in my black chair, staring at the glazed red fire in the fireplace, I reflected on joy. I understood that celebration is just a formality—it is what you feel on the inside and what truly makes you happy.
Note : The article was submitted by Saniha Vajravelu as a part of Bookosmia’s writing workshop conducted by Reshma Joel at Vaishnavi Terrace, Bangalore
FAQs The Overwhelming New Year’s Celebration
What is the main message of this story?
The story highlights that true celebration comes from inner joy, reflection, and personal growth—not from noise, crowds, or rituals.
Why did the New Year’s celebration feel overwhelming to the narrator?
The narrator felt overwhelmed because the town was loud, busy, and full of unfamiliar interactions, which contrasted with their quiet, personal nature.
What made the narrator emotional afterward?
After experiencing the lively town, the narrator returned to a quiet room and realized that happiness isn’t dependent on big celebrations but on inner peace and understanding.
What new meaning of “New Year” did the narrator discover?
The narrator understood that New Year is not only about making resolutions but about changing one’s mindset, behaviour, and approach to life.
How did the narrator’s perspective change the next day?
The narrator woke up with a positive mindset, made new friends, explored a new town, and embraced new experiences with joy.
Why was the hug from a stranger confusing?
The narrator was not used to such open, spontaneous greetings and found the stranger’s enthusiasm surprising and strange.
What role did reflection play in the story?
Reflection helped the narrator understand the deeper meaning of celebration and what truly brings happiness.
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