Chinese New Year is getting so close, it’s only two days left. I no longer live in my own house with my parents, instead I live alone, making this year’s celebration feel different. However, I am never someone big on celebration. While I feel deeply connected to certain occasions, I don’t make it a big party. I will go home and see my parents on the D-day, yet usually the vibes have been radiating on the air since many days before, and now it’s not.
My Instagram stories are dominated by people’s preparation on this upcoming event. Some have been selling cookies and clothes since January. And if you’re wondering, Chinese New Year is a celebration to visit your relatives while wearing new red clothes (because Chinese believes red means prosperity) and you’ll be served with cookies and receive/give hong bao, which is money wrapped inside a red envelope as an expression of blessing.