Chinese New Year is around the corner. The time to be back home :)
Since Young, I have always love Chinese New Year. Before, it's the stack of new clothes that get me all excited, and of course the red packet. Over the time, it's the routine that I love, I get to meet those 'long-time-no-see' cousins again, uncles, aunties, grand uncle, friends. This is the time when those who are in quarrel, to get over it, and also, the time when nobody can get angry, as this is believed will ruin your luck.
Now, I love it even more. For all the reasons.
1. I love CNY, because it gives me a definite reason to be back home. Since 4 years ago (when I studied in Malaysia), this is even more important. The feeling to be home is just good. I am now counting down to Feb 13, I will be home by then.
2. I love CNY, because of the reunion dinner. Eating together has been our routine since we were young, but Eating together during CNY eve, somehow I feel it is more special. Mom's best cookings are served, the table is always full.
When we were young, there are always 4 of us, in the round table. Then, my sister got married 5 years ago, left only 3 of us. This year, i won't be able to make it to our reunion dinner, hope mom and dad have a good time, back in 1980s when they haven't had my sister n I. I will be having dinner with my auntie and uncle. They are part of family =)
3. I love CNY, because people don't get angry. CNY has always brought up good spirit from each individual.
Last time, my sister was so naughty, that she always got scolded. Ah~ I just hate that. However, when CNY comes, Everyone just has to bear with each other, be understanding with each other, be patient, and keep everything in positive manner. Fight sometimes brings family closer, but you just need 1 or 2 peaceful day. That's why I love CNY.
4. For the first reason that I have, I also love CNY for never failed in bringing all my big big family members together. I got to meet the cousins that I have never met for years. Those who are in the same generation as mine, are all grown up. Now, comes the younger generation, nieces and nephews. Also, CNY makes people stop to work, and enjoy a little bit of life, this is when I got the chance to chat and joke with my busy uncle and auntie.
5. I love CNY, because it means my birthday is around the corner. =) The sixth day of CNY is my birthday, and my grandpa's. Every family member of mine will never forget this birthday of mine, because it is my grandpa's birthday as well. Mom always order 2 cakes, one for grandpa and one for me. However, this tradition of cake had stopped since 6 years ago, my grandpa is now no longer with us, physically. He lives in everyone's memory. Anyway, credit should go to my grandpa for making this day even memorable.
6. I love CNY, because of the hong bao tradition. As a kid, it's your source of income. haha.. Anyway, this year might be different case (as I am now a working 'adult', seomhow it will get lesser), BUT I just love this tradition. When the elderly gives you the red packet, it always comes with more than just $$ but wishes. For that, I am grateful.
Chinese New Year is not only about oneself, it is about family, the reason why this celebration is always meaningful to me.
"Xin nian kuai le" =)
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