I can't believe that it is already half way through January. Here in HK we are all getting ready to ring in the new year...Lunar New Year that is. I can't tell you that I completely understand this holiday, 15 day long holiday, but I like it. A week off from work, decorations, lion dances, food & candy abound. And if I were single it would be a very profitable holiday. As I am married, instead it will hit the pocketbook a little...as tradition is the hand out "red pockets" to single co-workers, family and children in your life as a blessing of new money for year to come.
I admit that there are many traditions that I miss from America but I am embracing some new ones along the way...so bring on the parades, fireworks and crazy lion dances!
Happy year of the dragon! Or as they say here, Gong He Fat Choy! (which loosely translates into wishing you good health & good fortune for the new year)
Blessings,
Angie
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