Last night I stayed up until after midnight so we could knock on my mother’s door and be welcomed in as the first guests of the New Year. My sister was chosen to walk into the house first based on her horoscope. Apparently this is a year of hardship for my sign, the Cat (Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac) but I will overcome. This New Year’s is especially significant because after my wedding last year, I’m officially grown up and have the responsibility of handing out lucky red envelopes along with blessings.
It’s not about the money so much as passing along wishes of fortune and happiness and good health. There’s all sorts of envelopes now – gold foil and cartoon characters. Among my family a new tradition is emerging — lottery tickets instead of cash. I’m an old fashioned girl though, I went with the traditional red and gold envelopes and a crispy bill inside for all.
I did get one blessing that my writing would take off. The rest was for prosperity and children. I tried to assure my husband that’s the standard blessing for married couples and NOT an attempt to put the pressure on.
So Happy New Year to all! May you have all that you desire.
RFLong
Jan 26, 2009 @ 12:57:20
A very happy new year, my friend.
Amanda Brice
Jan 26, 2009 @ 14:35:39
So yes, as a married couple, we’re supposed to give out red envelopes, not collect them, but at Mr. Brice’s cousin’s wedding, the father of the groom welcomed us by giving us red envelopes. Too funny!
Happy New Year, Jeannie!
Michelle (MG) Braden
Jan 26, 2009 @ 15:06:34
Gung Hay Fat Choy! (And I apologise if I spelled that wrong!) I wish you all the very best this year.
Jax
Jan 26, 2009 @ 17:53:53
Pass me an envelope please. I need all the luck I can get! 🙂
HAPPY NEW YEARS! May your year be filled with luck, love, good health and happiness!
jeannielin
Jan 26, 2009 @ 18:50:29
Thank you everyone who visited! What a happy way to start the new year.
And Ruth, symbolically the first visitor to your house on New Year’s is supposed to bring their good fortune to the household. I couldn’t hope for a better first visit for my blog.
Look for something in the mail, by the way. 😉 It may take a while to get to Ireland, but the sentiment travels faster than the post.