The 6 Pluses (and Minuses) of Christmas in China
Over the years, I’ve vacillated between loving the holidays in China and longing for a Christmas just like those I used to know back in America.
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Chinese Christmas
3 Chinese Foods That Put Me in a Holiday Mood
Ever since I married a Chinese man, I’ve also come to associate many of his foods with Christmas and the holiday season. Here are 3 of my favorites!
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Last Minute Holiday Ideas with Chinese Characteristics
I can’t believe it’s already December 20. As I write this post, I’m still knee deep in preparations for two
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Your 2016 Holiday Gift & Survival Guide
The holiday season is just around the corner. Whether you’re filled with delightful anticipation or dread, don’t worry. I’ve got
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3 Joys of Celebrating Christmas With Someone Who Didn’t Grow Up With It
There’s something joyful about celebrating Christmas with a total newcomer to the holiday — someone who brings a fresh perspective to silent night.
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How to spend Christmas in China with your Chinese family
This year, I’m giving my Chinese family here in Zhejiang a taste of Christmas…with some inevitable Chinese characteristics.
Read moreFrom Chinese New Year To Christmas in July?
Outside, we saw summer everywhere we looked. But inside our home, my husband still wanted the Christmas decorations, and I wanted them gone.
Read moreThe Friday Valentine’s Day Roundup
Valentine’s Day arrives this Tuesday, February 14. In honor of the day, I’m pulling out some of my favorite Valentine-related content from the archives.
Read moreChina and Its Oh So Romantic Christmas
Christmas is oh so romantic. At least, that’s what my Chinese husband thinks of the holiday — and I know he’s not alone.
Read moreMy Holidays Start With Five-Spice Turkey and Chinese Dumplings
In my home, I know it’s the holidays when cranberry sauce, hand-rolled Chinese dumplings and five-spice turkey hit the table. When you build a life with someone from another culture, sometimes you just learn how to transcend your past and create a new future, something that feels as tangible as the traditions you once knew (or never knew).
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