A group of Shanxi residents prepare local desserts including huamo (steamed buns in various shapes) to welcome the coming Spring Festival in Huangchangyu village, Dingxiang county, Shanxi province, Jan 16. [Photo/Shanxi Daily]

Calligraphers write Spring Festival couplets for local residents in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, Jan 18. [Photo/sxrb.com]