Bring Oranges
It was Chinese New Year on February 7 this year. I happened to be in town a week or so after and went to visit my family. I was not prepared.
Since I am a married daughter, I was supposed to bring oranges when I visit my parents during the New Year season. When people visit your house and bring oranges, you need to send them home with oranges. Do not use the white plastic bags. White is death. Use red or pink ones.
In fact, when I visit my parents at any time I am supposed to bring oranges as I am considered a guest.
Bottom line, if in doubt, bring oranges.
Oh how funny! Over Chinese New Year my husband's sister came over with her husband and son and they brought oranges. I didn't know that it was significant and of course my husband never thought to share this bit of Chinese culture with me (I bet he doesn't know it) but thank you for sharing it with me!
And thanks for recommending Kevin's blog. It's hysterical, I'm hooked.
Posted by melanie gao on March 06, 2008 at 09:31 PM MST #