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Traditions

The (Chinese New) year of rabbit is coming in a week. There are some preparation to welcome the new year that have become tradition for years in my family;

1. To clean and tidying up the house a week before new year. This include a deep cleaning, sorting unwanted things, changing all the bed sheets and washing curtains, etc. The purpose is to welcome the new year in a clean spirit, to leave all the bad things and dirt behind, and only bring what's good for us to the new year.

2. To cut the hair. Similar to the point above, it is meant as a gesture to leave the past and bad memories behind. Welcoming the new year with fresh look and fresh mind.

3. To prepare a pair of new clothes and accessories. My mom used to say, it was like a reminder for us to start the new year with gratitude gesture, that we are still able to have new stuff for ourselves for the new year. However, I think it is also linked to the habit of the elders; to save money and only buy new clothes and accessories on new year.

4. To donate. Again, as a gratitude gesture, that we are able to share with others a little bit of happiness and kindness to a hopeful year.

Actually, there are lots more that claimed as traditions and followed with the wisdom along, but these days, I only followed what I think as beneficial, practical, and related.

A week before Chinese New Year is always the busiest time of the year lol. Yet, it is also one of the best moment, as we have lots of chances to reflect on the past year while sorting and cleaning out things.

May whatever your family traditions and preparations are, all work out smoothly, to welcome the year of rabbit.

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