Getting ready for the new year was a bit of a challenge this year because we'd been on travel too often.
I've shown this cartoon from Ripley's Believe It Or Not before but it explains the custom so I'm showing it again.
Although they say this is the custom in Hawaii, it's also still true in Japan which is where it originated.
We, however, are not strict about abstaining from preparing food on January 1st.
However, I did clean out the two refrigerators and cut everyone's hair. I also finished a few other things from my To Do list.
On New Year's Day we had our kinako (soy bean powder) mochi (glutinous rice). Mom didn't have any. She repeated her warning that some senior in Japan always chokes on it every year. Sigh... We were fine.
We had an incredible New Years luncheon at our friends' home.
It was a lovely way to welcome 2019! We hope the start of your year was extra special too.
Although they say this is the custom in Hawaii, it's also still true in Japan which is where it originated.
We, however, are not strict about abstaining from preparing food on January 1st.
However, I did clean out the two refrigerators and cut everyone's hair. I also finished a few other things from my To Do list.
On New Year's Day we had our kinako (soy bean powder) mochi (glutinous rice). Mom didn't have any. She repeated her warning that some senior in Japan always chokes on it every year. Sigh... We were fine.
We had an incredible New Years luncheon at our friends' home.
It was a lovely way to welcome 2019! We hope the start of your year was extra special too.
The Chinese New Year is Feb 5 year of the pig.
ReplyDeleteWhen I scrolled down to it, I hoped all that food was not for the three of you. It certainly looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteAs usual, i have high hope for a new year.
ReplyDeleteBetter than usual here. That is a most amazing feast. Glad it started this new year off right.
ReplyDeleteI think we went to bed at 10 pm...lol! But were rested on New Year's Day!
ReplyDeleteYou're a woman of many talents!
ReplyDeleteOur New Year is supposed to start with a clean house, fresh clothes and someone to 'first foot' bringing coal. It doesn't happen in our house! (Well, the fresh clothes are a daily occurrence, of course.)
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely tradition Kay and I enjoyed the photos of you all.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could clear my debts by the new year.
ReplyDeleteI don't remember what we did, but I know we stayed home, and my house, while generally clean, was not scrubbed or undecorated. I did think of you though.
ReplyDeleteI think I made an effort to eat black eyed peas, because it's supposed to bring good luck. Other than that, I sure didn't have anything like your spread! :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a feast! It looks amazing.
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