In this episode, we dive into the unspoken truths of modern family dynamics during CNY. Are our traditions driven more by habit than heartfelt connection? From the age-old saying "blood is thicker than water" to why many of us feel closer to friends than distant cousins, we explore the evolving meaning of family ties and the pressure of obligatory gatherings. 🍊🧧🍊
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Teaser
0:39 Our CNY outfits!
1:30 Topic of the day
1:41 Common ways people celebrate Lunar New Year
3:07 How we celebrate CNY
6:13 Are CNY traditions outdated?
8:50 The traditions we don't follow anymore
13:29 Managing awkward conversations & remarks
16:57 The stress of lohei
18:18 The Question Pod!
19:55 The lohei debate continues
22:29 Avoiding CNY by travelling?
24:04 Joie's CNY experiences with divorced parents
27:24 Red packets
27:57 Is blood really thicker than water today?
30:14 CNY traditions we enjoy
31:50 Our favourite CNY snacks 😋
33:19 Wrap up
34:00 Outro
34:22 Bloopers
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