I used to love Chinese new year as a kid. I would receive large amount of money that would take me a whole year to spend. ($200 was a big deal when I was a child. Wait, it's still a big deal...) I remember how much I looked forward to that day, and how exciting it was to get that red envelope.
It's not as exciting as it used to be. I don't get to keep the money anymore, but it really is nice to spend time with my family.
As a child I didn't realize that the holidays were about spending time with the family, and not so much about the presents and food. My family were never the presents kind of family. I grew up without receiving gifts on my birthday or Christmas. I remember thinking how much of a bummer it was to poor, but now I am glad because it made me realize what is most important; family.
So this new year I hope that there will be a lot more happy memories. I treasure my parents and brother so very much. It just brings me so much joy whenever I get to spend time with them. (That is saying a lot because growing up I didn't get along with my brother, and I was always rebelling against my parents.)
Happy new years to all my Asian (and non-asians) friends. I wish you all the very best this year.
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