3 American WWAMs in Asia Share Thanksgiving Stories – Pub’d on WWAM BAM!
The group blog WWAM BAM just published my post titled 3 American WWAMs in Asia Share Thanksgiving Stories. Here’s an
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Chinese Thanksgiving
Photo Essay: A Cozy, Chinese-Style Thanksgiving in China
Even though we’ve moved to China, there are some holidays that will always remain in our lives, such as Thanksgiving. Here are photos from our celebration!
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How to Explain American Thanksgiving Dinner to Chinese Family and Friends
Struggling to explain American Thanksgiving to Chinese family and friends? Here are five suggestions to help “translate” Thanksgiving to folks in China.
Read more“Won’t you miss the holidays when you’re in China?”
“Won’t you miss the holidays when you’re in China?” I couldn’t fault American friends for asking. It’s not just that
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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