Another year has spun by in a whirlwind of moments, hasn’t it? Looking back, there were laughter-filled gatherings, maybe a few unexpected bumps in the road, and definitely countless memories made along the way. Now, with the countdown clock ticking, the pressure’s on to find the *perfect* thing to say to friends and family as we usher in the new year. Is “Happy New Year!” really enough to capture all that warmth and anticipation?

Lunar New Year is just around the corner, and already my phone is blowing up with the same old boring “Happy New Year!” texts. Don’t get me wrong, the sentiment is lovely, but after the fifth generic greeting, it starts to feel a little… impersonal, doesn’t it? We all want to send warm wishes to our loved ones, friends, and colleagues, but finding the right words, especially in English if it’s not your first language, can be surprisingly tricky.