A joyous time rolls around as Mr. Apple comes to town.

Mr. Apple does not bring iPhones — no, he brings good luck and good food.

A week before Lunar New Year, my family has a tradition where we honor the Kitchen God, Mr. Apple, or more accurately known as Ông Táo. For this day, we set out fruits and foods and thank him for keeping our kitchen safe, and allowing us to eat well.