It's the eve of the Lunar New Year!

This is one of the few days that I view is very important. It's because of the traditional reunion dinner.

Celebrations for the Chinese New Year start with the family dinner on the eve. Family members even living afar would rush back home for this dinner. A fully assembled family symbolizes a united family. For the whole family to sit together around the table and enjoy a sumptuous reunion dinner is the most important part of our Chinese culture.

My brother in-law's sister whom married to a American would make her annual trip back here for dinner and the celebration of the New Year.

I am extremely thankful that I do not have any vessel to attend.

Last year, our reunion dinner was held at my elder brother's house and my sister-in law did the cooking. I still remember she cooked a dish called, “Buddha jump over the wall” which alone costs a few hundreds dollars because of the ingredients.

This year was at my younger brother's place and the maid mostly did all the cooking. Sheesh............my mum getting lazy liao hor.