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Oooops, sorry, MW!

Hi Ming,

I thought I have sent you a reply few days back, apparently I did press "INSERT" but it did not go through and when I checked just now, I did not see my reply to you. Apology. Could be my computer being cranky.

Usually, car dealers give or send out the red packets (empty ones, of course) and also retailers (watches, fashions) and banks (the most common), too. Some are nice or cute so I will keep. The MINI ones are so cute, with pic of a mini. The lambo ones are sent by dealers, so no purchase required (",). This year, my favourites are from LV, Lambo and Piaget.Last year has more of red colour theme but this year mostly are in golden colour. Piaget red packet is in square shape, handy to bring. It comes woth sticker to paste the packet. Round, transparent with letter P on it. Neat. I like the Lambo ones because it is made nicely, longish and like envelope, has a sticky tape so you can just put the money, peel the tape and close the packet. LV ones are so so nice. Like their long wallet.
Well, since I no longer get red packet, at least I enjoy collecting the packets and giving ithem out (with money inside, to singles!).

Hey, I find it interesting that you are also having the tangerines to give people and complete with the leaves!-That is nicer! Here, I buy the oranges in supermarket. Usually comes in boxes, from China, Pakistan, Taiwan etc. But no leaves attached! Heehee..

Here people celebrate Chinese New Year mostly the first few days but in complete, the celebration mood is for two weeks. the 15th day is usually celebrated by having meals with the whole family. I remember taking pics of the very very round and big moon on the 16th day in the morning (means your nite time 15th day over there) so only few minutes I saw it and clicking some shoots before the moon was set and the sun was risen.. (",)

Do you celebrate CNY many days, too and complete with the red packets tradition?
I know the topic is passe by now but still having mu curiosity about it.

Thanks,Linda