Happy Lunar Niu Year!

It’s the first day in the Year of the Ox (?, which sounds like new)! Amidst gorging myself with new year goodies and meeting relatives that I haven’t seen in a year, here’s wishing everyone a prosperous and healthy year ahead!

Chinese New Year has always been a special occasion for me. I have fond memories of it and it’s my favorite festival. However, as years go by, the festive spirit seems to have dampened and I find myself less excited each year. Nevertheless, I still enjoy everything about it.

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© 2009, Ch’ng Yaohong

As I was explaining to some Canadians who just arrived here, the custom of exchanging mandarin oranges is a symbol of happiness and good luck. Here’s some for you! =)