The big day is here again!!!!

The Chinese New Year is here again. WELCOME TO BUSY-NESS.......LOOOOOL... Year after year we would be very busy cleaning our house. We call that spring cleaning. Many years back the Chinese would use bamboo leaves to clear the house from bad luck. But nowadays most probably are using the vacuum cleaner which is more convenient and cleaner. Then we will decorate our homes with flowers , red banner, decorative items like paper cuttings of meaningful Chinese characters and lanterns, kamquat plants and some would repaint their homes.
The next step is clothings...Yes, new dresses and undergarments are a must. But I am not that particular because I would rather wear the old ones which are more comfortable. Hahahaha who would actually inquire about them anyway.
Then comes the BIG rush to the supermarkets and wet markets. Depending on the menu of individual family, items are bought. Actually, it wonders me why we have to spend so much for one celebration. Guess it is tradition to have surplus.......Yet in my opinion (mind u it is only and opinion so don't comment), we should not overspend. Seeing food being thrown away is merely a wastage.
Lastly comes the red packets which we call 'ang pow'. The red packets are most expected by the young. And the content is what makes it interesting......MONEY, MONEY AND MORE MONEY. The young would go "MONEY COME, MONEY COME". Whereas those married would go "AIYO AIYO MONEY OUT, MONEY OUT". Not so bad thought for couples who have children but for those who have no children....well, just too bad.