Respect and Tea..

It's the year of the Rabbit!!

and if you're born in the following years:

1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975

1987, 1999, 2011

go check out this link 
a brief description of what's in store for you this year.

and as it is the first day of the Chinese New Year,

we set off early to my mother-in-law's

for the traditional ritual....

of giving our best wishes for the New Year to the elderly.

We exchange oranges together with a red packet for good wishes..

and after which serve tea to my mother in law...

as a form of respect..

 We tucked into sweet treats and cookies and a hearty vegetarian lunch
with the rest of the family.

With happy children ( and adults too;) )
receiving red packets (with money enclosed) and

catching up with family and friends..
the celebration continues for the next 14 days...

and as for us, we'll try to catch up on our much needed rest
and my creative muse... ;)

I've been reading much about storms, blizzards and cyclones in different parts of the world..
Do keep safe and take care...

steph