the self-righteous inner monologue

The Chinese New Year is just 2 and a half weeks away; but there isn't much excitement just yet. Yes, the annoyingly loud "dong chiang" music is being heard; yes, the Chinese New Year decorations are all up at the shopping malls; yes, all of the clothing outlets have the "CNY Sale" signs popping up everywhere…but the people atmosphere remain so quiet. True also, these days people are rich…everyday is Chinese New Year, everyday can eat good food; don’t have to wait for the big occasion anymore…unlike the previous struggling generations.

I believe everyone is just getting Christmas out of their system…and the new school year has just begun as well; and the kids are just starting to settle down. CNY holidays is coming. Yay! For the food, the stories and the traditions and the historical origins of the festival...and a big big YAY for the LANTERNS! :)