Pa said Dong Zhi arrived one day earlier this year, Dec 21, instead of Dec 22. Since young, it's been a tradition to be at home and have dinner together, it's just as important as the Chinese New Year reunion dinner. This day reminds me to appreciate and celebrate the harmony and happiness in family.
This year, mum made some tong yuen, white in colour.. It's balls of glutinuous rice stuffed with gula melaka, and boiled in sweet ginger soup. That's how ours goes.. I bet, there's many different kinds of tong yuens, each family may have their own tradition on making tong yuens. Some with multiple colours (pink, red, green etc..)
I know each of them is tasty and represents the same thing: one happy and united family.. Happy Dong Zhi to all of you.
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Blessed Winter Solstice Day! & Happy Birthday too since all of us are supposed to be a year older today. ^_^
+Ant+
yesyes, wishing you the same, and hope today onwards will be a blessed and great day for you..
Oh, I was in Spore and missed the dinner with family. Am I so bad?
oh.................. it's ok, i'm sure your family don't mind.. make sure you don miss the CNY reunion dinner k?!
Blessed Christmas, dear Meg! ^_^
+Ant+
merry christmas to you too, anton!
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