Red and yellow and annoying repetitive songs

It's that time of the year again when all things red and loud get displayed and promoted prominently because... Chinese New Year is around the corner. With just 3 weeks to go, retailers are pushing hard to increase their turnover during this festive season. The Chinese community will be buying up fresh produce, seasonal food items and new clothes for the lunar new year. In Malaysia, there never seems to be a lack of an opportunity for a good sale. The Christmas/Year-end sales just ended 2 weeks ago. In my usual 'grinchy' attitude during this time of the year, I will be prudent and shun all things blaringly red and yellow, or anything associated with the season. The annoying repetitive festive music playing in the shopping mall will be treated as white noise whenever I come out for lunch break. In fact, if I had a choice, I'd rather shut myself up in a hole until CNY has gone. Peace and quiet will be plentiful and I do not need to answer to pesky relatives.