The Wolf's Heart

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             Description of spring festival

The Spring Festival in this world holds a special tradition not just for family reunions, but for soulmates, adding an air of magic and fate to the celebrations. All mates come together to honor their bond, reconnect, and celebrate love, loyalty, and togetherness. But for those who have not yet found their mate, there is a deeply cherished path, a ritual of discovery known as the "Path of Souls."

The Path of Souls is a beautifully decorated lane illuminated by the soft, warm glow of lanterns. On New Year's Eve, those who are seeking their mate walk down this path alone, surrounded by an ethereal silence, with only the sounds of distant music and firecrackers in the air. As they journey down the path, there are vibrant lanterns at each turn, each bearing the glowing eye color of possible mates, symbolizing the presence of a soul waiting to be found.

At the end of the path stands a magnificent tree, covered in countless, delicate lanterns. Tradition says that when a soulmate is near, one of these lanterns will shine especially bright, calling to its destined pair. In that moment, those without mates will feel a pull to their lantern, where they’ll see the reflection of their mate's eye color glow within. This luminous symbol reveals the presence and promise of their life partner.

With the festival’s joyful spirit and the warmth of family and love surrounding them, mates and those newly united share the joy of the festival, joining the dances, exchanging red envelopes as tokens of commitment, and celebrating togetherness under the flickering, endless light of the Spring Festival lanterns.

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