[Levin]

A few days ago, my aunt, in a conversation just complained about another aunt who brought her whole family (not just children but in-laws and grandchildren) to her place to eat during CNY and she herself was left without food. I just listened and nod and that's it. I never do that to any relative as I usually just eat at home.

Then why post this? Well, my sister just told me this morning that a long-lost friend that she re-acquainted with recently just SMS her and told her that she will bring her whole family to her place to makan. My sis was shocked. She told her friend "no" as she's as bad a cook as me. Like me, she just buy food such as dumplings, pre-cooked meals, bread, instant noodles etc to tide over the first 2 days of CNY (unlike a few decades ago which can last like 6(?) days with no stalls operating).

I was wondering how pervasive this "practice" is. How many people actually just go to other people's place to get free food throughout the whole CNY.

[K88 shu shu]

smart way to cut cost.

[FangFang]

Lols,, happy complain

[Lukongsimi]

Next time famine they will come and rob your food even not invited

[Notdumb]

Every year my sis will arrange 3 group of people to her home for feast leh.

1 group are colleagues which i will join too for mj and cards games.

2nd group for old classmates and friends.

3rd for families.

[Levin]

Every year my sis will arrange 3 group of people to her home for feast leh.

1 group are colleagues which i will join too for mj and cards games.

2nd group for old classmates and friends.

3rd for families.

That's normal. A lot of people do that. But those are INVITED. I am wondering about the UNINVITED or those that 'FORCED' invitations. Is that a trend nowadays?

[Lukongsimi]

Every year my sis will arrange 3 group of people to her home for feast leh.

1 group are colleagues which i will join too for mj and cards games.

2nd group for old classmates and friends.

3rd for families.

food prices increase so much 
She has to pay more this year onwards 
Very generous

[Notdumb]

That's normal. A lot of people do that. But those are INVITED. I am wondering about the UNINVITED or those that 'FORCED' invitations. Is that a trend nowadays?

Never heard got relatives so thick skin leh.

[debono]

That's normal. A lot of people do that. But those are INVITED. I am wondering about the UNINVITED or those that 'FORCED' invitations. Is that a trend nowadays?

It is considered a blessing to be able to hold a feast for relatives.  It is a joy to hold such a feast, it shows that one is able to cook such a meal for the many guests...........

[Clyde]

I would be happy if they come, but I am not the most senior among the siblings. Our tradition is all meet at the most senior's house.

[Lukongsimi]

It is considered a blessing to be able to hold a feast for relatives.  It is a joy to hold such a feast, it shows that one is able to cook such a meal for the many guests...........

yeah you have to cook clean up shop n carry 
After meal bye bye give u two oranges 
🍊 
👍👍

[debono]

I would be happy if they come, but I am not the most senior among the siblings. Our tradition is all meet at the most senior's house.

That is the normal practice, it can be as a potluck, where each family member brings some food for sharing..............

[RichDad]

It is considered a blessing to be able to hold a feast for relatives.  It is a joy to hold such a feast, it shows that one is able to cook such a meal for the many guests...........

Yes but there must be a limit. If too many people come, it is not easy to cater to all. Only invited ones are allowed in.

[Napoleon Porlumpar]

Every year my sis will arrange 3 group of people to her home for feast leh.

1 group are colleagues which i will join too for mj and cards games.

2nd group for old classmates and friends.

3rd for families.

you think everyone as rich as your sis meh ?

invite whole family never mind.....................as long as you feed them Maggi mee...............

[Notdumb]

you think everyone as rich as your sis meh ?

invite whole family never mind.....................as long as you feed them Maggi mee...............

Normally it will be steamboat plus cooked dishes plus lots of abalones.

[p1acebo]

Normally it will be steamboat plus cooked dishes plus lots of abalones.

Where you find all the China meimei abalones?

[starbugs]

Just serve those cheap snacks such as peanuts to these uninvited guests. They will leave by themselves once they feel hungry.

[cityhantam]

Normally it will be steamboat plus cooked dishes plus lots of abalones.

[p1acebo]

Aiyah once a year just spread the good joy and tidings lah

[Lukongsimi]

Those are the older generations who invited relatives over for cny eve dinner
Now strawberries generation don’t know how to cook only maggi mee
😊

[p1acebo]

Those are the older generations who invited relatives over for cny eve dinner
Now strawberries generation don’t know how to cook only maggi mee
😊

Pruss egg

[debono]

Yes but there must be a limit.  If too many people come, it is not easy to cater to all. Only invited ones are allowed in.

Of course there must be a limit to who you want to invite for the feast, only close relatives will be invited...so that enough food can be catered for.........

[[[ForeverAlone]]]

A few days ago, my aunt, in a conversation just complained about another aunt who brought her whole family (not just children but in-laws and grandchildren) to her place to eat during CNY and she herself was left without food. I just listened and nod and that's it. I never do that to any relative as I usually just eat at home.

Then why post this? Well, my sister just told me this morning that a long-lost friend that she re-acquainted with recently just SMS her and told her that she will bring her whole family to her place to makan. My sis was shocked. She told her friend "no" as she's as bad a cook as me. Like me, she just buy food such as dumplings, pre-cooked meals, bread, instant noodles etc to tide over the first 2 days of CNY (unlike a few decades ago which can last like 6(?) days with no stalls operating).

I was wondering how pervasive this "practice" is. How many people actually just go to other people's place to get free food throughout the whole CNY.

Because times is bad lor , A lot like ' Talent here , trying to take advantage from others "

[[[ForeverAlone]]]

I got one relative invite me go her house eat , I never.

[singlon]

My house all come singlon beri happy.
Will entertainment them with liquor and foods
music likes these
https://youtu.be/RJMSX7qTvws
soundbar headphone or TV u choose
singlon beri hitech sw from one to the other

[Odessy]

Collect entrance fee 100 per head will solve the problem 

And weigh leftover food every 100gms charge another 100 bucks

Nobody will come nothing to wash and cook

[singlon]

https://youtu.be/AwDYRzvrIP4

[debono]

Collect entrance fee 100 per head will solve the problem 

And weigh leftover food every 100gms charge another 100 bucks

Nobody will come nothing to wash and cook

That is going to far, you just want to deter guests to come in..................

[debono]

My house all come singlon beri happy.
Will entertainment them with liquor and foods
music likes these
https://youtu.be/RJMSX7qTvws
soundbar headphone or TV u choose
singlon beri hitech sw from one to the other

https://youtu.be/AwDYRzvrIP4

Superb music I must say............thanks for posting it........

[cheekopekman]

A few days ago, my aunt, in a conversation just complained about another aunt who brought her whole family (not just children but in-laws and grandchildren) to her place to eat during CNY and she herself was left without food. I just listened and nod and that's it. I never do that to any relative as I usually just eat at home.

Then why post this? Well, my sister just told me this morning that a long-lost friend that she re-acquainted with recently just SMS her and told her that she will bring her whole family to her place to makan. My sis was shocked. She told her friend "no" as she's as bad a cook as me. Like me, she just buy food such as dumplings, pre-cooked meals, bread, instant noodles etc to tide over the first 2 days of CNY (unlike a few decades ago which can last like 6(?) days with no stalls operating).

I was wondering how pervasive this "practice" is. How many people actually just go to other people's place to get free food throughout the whole CNY.

Once a year only lah!  Free food who don't want leh?