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I don't understand Chinese New Year

Posted by Deneb on January 25, 2009, at 21:00:33

I don't know the details of all the rituals my mom goes through.

I think tradition will die with me and my sister.

She has a bunch of food on a table with alcohol and tea and incense, all facing the window. She opened the window a bit, maybe to let in the spirits of our ancestors??? I don't know.

When the incense burns all the way through, we'll eat this food. First we have to wait for the spirits to eat it....I think...

I just think it's strange. I don't believe in spirits. I'm an atheist.

I don't think my mom does either?? She still sets everything up for them though.


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