We did our shopping yesterday, and wow how noisy and crowded it was. I'm staying here this holiday. We have food stack to the top of our fridge.
I was working all day preparing for the coming of new year's eve. There are so many things to do! It's like Christmas in the West except much bigger here. The preparation is longer than how Tet last. We have to clean the house, decorate it, cook lots and lots of food. And as a buddhist, we offer buddha, the land god and my ancestors a meal consist with all sort of food. (After that, you eat it, because it brings you blessing) There are prayers to be made, fruit dishes to put up and paper to burn (it is my job this year to burn the clothing, gold, money made by paper for the gods)
The fruit dish must have 5 types of fruit. Watermelon is a must, Pamelo and others you can choose. There are traditional dishes like Banh Chung and Banh Day, pickles, chickens more more and more. Although eat vegetarian on New Year bring you good luck. Flowers and trees are sold everywhere. It's my favourite time of the year because my entire house is filled with nature. It's beautiful!
Another thing about Tet is that you get presents, taboos, I still get lucky red pocket! and everyone seems exceptionally nicer (not any of the sellers... they get lots of money during Tet) and well it brings
Hmm but think again, we had a great dinner tonight, with family and friends. The work to be done isn't over yet. School didn't close until yesterday, which was really a pain. I don't think they've quite understand or see the real work behind Tet.
Oh well, I'm off to more things to do! Wish you all a happy, prosperous year of the Tiger. Fill your pocket with money!
GUNG HI FAT CHOY!
See you in the year of the tiger!
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