Winter Solstice Again!

 

Oh no, it's that time of year, like it or not, that we're supposed to be one year older.....yeah, I'm talking about the winter solstice (for the Chinese).  Traditionally, this is a festival almost like a second Chinese New Year marked by family reunions, ancestor worship and eating of "tang yuan" (glutinous rice balls) representing completeness.  

So I was at the market this morning to get my "tang yuan" for worship and later to eat as a dessert for good luck and good fortune.  

The elders still insist that one is a year older right after this celebration and that one should behave better and wiser! 

I prefer to forget about the age part and just enjoy my "tang yuan".

HAPPY WINTER SOLSTICE!

Happy New Year!