For the first time in more than 2 decades, my extended family of about 30 aunties, uncles and cousins would not be having a Christmas party this year. Although most of us are not Christians, but Christmas time is normally a family get-together time on Christmas Eve. Usually we would take turns holding the parties in different households. This year, we decided to skip the party.
Maybe it's because everyone is busy, maybe it's because everyone is tired, maybe it's because everyone is scared of the hassle of buying tons of presents, maybe it's because the Chinese New Year is round the corner, maybe it's because of the recession. And maybe there is more than these that meet the eye. I don't know.
For me, it was kind of a relief we are forgoing this gathering, because (1)not in the mood to buy tons of presents (2)tired of the games, (3)I have more urgent mission on hand, (4)I like quiet tone-down gatherings. My idea of having a nice time is popping champagne or sipping red wine with loved ones enjoying some music and exchanging meaningful gifts. Or go on a vacation somewhere. I do not like noisy parties (either dress up formal little-black-dress parties or dress down bikini-foam parties at the beach) where I have to exchange superficial small talk and niceties with acquaintances or strangers. I know some people love to party like this or pretend to love such parties but sorry, they are not my cup of tea.
And for that matter, to make this a very un(drama) Christmas, there will also be no office party or small party with buddies this year. See, as I mentioned before, this year is a "year of change" or the year of the "unconventional". ;>
I will still buy presents for the kids though... and I have bought a few gifts for few close ones, no matter what we all would be doing this Christmas. Amen.
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