of chinese new year traditions

:: LIFE IN SINGAPORE / CNY ::what's it with our "traditions" and the battle to maintain the "status quo" in this festive period? ... a marked difference between this year's CNY celebrations and the last, were few but significant (or mayhap it is , to me) ...:: SPRING CLEANING :: every year, for as far as i can remember - it was always a chore and stressful-endeavour to "clean house" (spring