Sadness of Missing Out (SOMO) from Chinese New Year Celebration
<p>Chinese New Year is getting so close, it’s only two days left. I no longer live in my own house with my parents, instead I live alone, making this year’s celebration feel different. However, I am never someone big on celebration. While I feel deeply connected to certain occasions, I don’t make it a big party. I will go home and see my parents on the D-day, yet usually the vibes have been radiating on the air since many days before, and now it’s not.</p>
<p>My Instagram stories are dominated by people’s preparation on this upcoming event. Some have been selling cookies and clothes since January. And if you’re wondering, Chinese New Year is a celebration to visit your relatives while wearing new red clothes (because Chinese believes red means prosperity) and you’ll be served with cookies and receive/give <em>hong bao</em>, which is money wrapped inside a red envelope as an expression of blessing.</p>
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