Just another new year

I believe that every new year has a special meaning for each and every one of us. The Chinese new year, which falls on 1/1 of the lunar calendar, means a special meaning to all the Chinese in the world. Chinese New Year is the longest and most important festivity in the Chinese Lunar Calendar, which lasts 15 days! Traditionally( although the holiday is only 2 days.) On the days before the New Year celebration Chinese families are supposed to give their home a thorough cleaning. my family did not have time on the day and hence did not dot he traditional spring cleaning. A reunion dinner is held on New Year's Eve where members of the family, near and far away, get together for the celebration. The venue will usually be in or near the home of the most senior member of the family. The New Year's Eve dinner is very sumptuous and traditionally includes chicken and fish. In some areas, fish is included, but not eaten completely (and the remainder is stored overnight), as the Chinese phrase "may there be surpluses every year" (年年有余; sounds the same as "may there be fish every year.".( although i felt that it doesn't make a difference, i cooperated anyway.) The most desired and savvied day is the first day as it is the time friends and families unite. As my relatives live in mainland china, i couldn't come together with my family.(too sad for me). However, i still gathered with my friends and had a happy reunion. We had the most craved Red envelopes given by my friends' family although i surrendered them to my parents as they make no use to me anyway. The lunch was unbelieving sumptuous. It consists of mouth-watering dumplings, pizza and Japanese cuisine(this is not traditional, but no one cared about it as it is equally accepted in this multi-racial society) Finally, we played poker with our friends(of course non money involved ) but had to go home early 'cause everyone is tired. I wondered how would the next new year be.