One Western woman with a Chinese husband writes about love, family and relationships in China 洋媳妇看中国
Posted in Memoirs of a Yangxifu in China on Mar 24th, 2010
I felt like an anachronism visiting my Chinese boyfriend’s countryside home for the first time, with everything so strange to me. Yet, I was surprised to discover an unusual gesture his parents made, to make me feel welcome and comfortable.
Posted in Memoirs of a Yangxifu in China on Mar 23rd, 2010
John’s ancestors come from the area near Huangshan — one of China’s most impressive mountains. But his family lives in a countryside ravaged by economic development. I see this first-hand when I visit during Chinese New Year, 2003.
Posted in Memoirs of a Yangxifu in China on Mar 22nd, 2010
In Chinese New Year, wearing new clothes means a new beginning. One night, after losing my job, I commission a new Chinese-style outfit, in the hopes of a new beginning with John’s parents — and, eventually, with my career.
Posted in China articles on Feb 16th, 2010
How did I spend this Chinese New Year? As a host — along with my Chinese husband, John — for our university’s “Chinese Night” on Feb 13, 2010, here in the mountain West of the US. See photos from this special night.
Posted in China articles on Feb 8th, 2010
To wish readers a happy Chinese New Year, I offer a downloadable picture of the Chinese character for tiger, and the chance to win one of five originals.
Posted in Ask the Yangxifu on Jan 22nd, 2010
How do you impress the family of your Chinese boyfriend (or girlfriend) during Chinese New Year? I survived my first Chinese New Year with the parents, and will share some tips.
Posted in China articles on Jan 1st, 2010
If you miss the holiday atmosphere in January, after Christmas and New Year’s Eve, then you should be in China. The biggest holiday of all, Chinese New Year, is yet to come.
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