For the past few years however, I have not bought anything new to wear during Chinese New Year. I just couldn't be bothered. This year however, I was so into the festive mood that I went to buy a cheong sam (traditional Chinese costume for ladies) to wear on the 1st day. I even bought one each for my sisters. I also bought bak kwa (barbecued sliced pork) *oh yummy* and some other goodies for sinful indulgence.
CNY could have been better. Here's why:
- My grandmother is no longer with us and this will be the first CNY without her.
- My cousin Alvin is in hospital because of a foot infection.
- Not everyone will be coming home for CNY. At this point, only about 5 families.
- All my uncles/ aunties (parents included) have become Christians/ Catholics so we would no longer carry out certain CNY traditions like burning incense paper, praying to the Gods and elders etc.
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