January 26 is also the Chinese New Year! By the way, had you noticed that in every country there is a China Town? A friend actually bought that to my attention and come to think of it, we have China Town here in the Philippines. I know there is a China Town in the United States as well!! Is it all over the world? Well, today is the day when Chinese people celebrate their New Year. In the Chinese calendar this starts from the beginning of Spring. I am sure our Chinese folks know about the legend of Nian. Anyway, before the Chinese New Year, people will give their houses a thorough cleaning in order to sweep away any bad luck and welcome good luck when the clock strikes New Years Day. Red decorations and fire crackers remains the traditional mark of this day. Of course we have tikoy as well. During younger days I remembered people getting excited over Tikoy and exchanging gifts of tikoy when Chinese New Year comes so I can not help but associate Tikoy with the Chinese New Year!!
Anyways, to every one, specially the Chinese people :
KUNG HEI FAT CHOI!!
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