"Abbreviated, monotonous activities like these are naturally unable to give rise to a joyous holiday spirit," says Yu Teh-hui, a professor of psychology at National Taiwan University. Chinese New Year becomes just another holiday that nine-to-fivers look forward to as paid vacation.
「這樣簡略單一的節慶刺激，自然是無法引起完整的歡愉精神」，台灣大學心理系副教授余德慧表示。於是節慶成了上班族期盼的尋常假日，和任何一個「彈性放假」一般，也不過就是連續假期。