End of year

In these years, I can't realize it is end of year.
When I was child, all shops were closed in new year day. So, my parents bought many goods and foods at the end of year. And, they cooked much for new years day in order to rest in new year day. So, they were busy.
But, many shops and convenience store open in these years. And, box lunches are soled there. So, we are not busy.
It is very convenient. But, I'd liked old day's end of year. Many traditional events are going to extinct instead of convenience.