We’re not celebrating the Chinese New Year this year, given Mama’s recent passing. I don’t think we would have been in the mood, even if it was the ‘done’ thing to celebrate after a death.
Mama was the person we consulted on cultural matters - how many oranges to give to uncles and aunts, how a distant relative should be addressed, the best recipe for [insert food name here]. I’m still finding it hard to believe she’s gone.
That said, it’s still good to reflect on the fact that this is a new year, and that life goes on. (I do like the fact that I get two goes at starting a new year, every year!)
