Brush up on Chinese Gift Giving Faux Pas
The gift-giving culture in China is different than that in the West.
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Winter Solstice (Dec 21) is a Great Excuse to Eat Dumplings
When it comes to winter holidays in northern China, the festive food of choice is always dumplings (Jiǎozi 饺子), especially on Winter Solstice and during Spring Festival
Hanukkah for Beginners
If you know the “Hanukkah O Hanukkah” song, but not much beyond that, here are some beginner recommendations for teaching kids and parents the story of Hanukkah!
We Have Spiders to Thank for Tinsel, and Other Odd International Christmas Stories
Beijing attracts people from all over the world, and with international families come global stories.
Bundle Up and Join the Holiday Cheer All Across Beijing!
No need to visit any big store this holiday season. You can buy all your gifts from local artisans right here in Beijing!
Mandarin Monday: Christmas Shopping Lingo
It can be quite easy to forget about Christmas in China sometimes as it’s not an official holiday here. That doesn’t mean you can’t still have the holiday spirit here in Beijing, and what better way to do that than to prepare a Christmas dinner and spruce up your home with all the Christmas decorations you can get your hands on! To help you find everything you need to have a Merry Christmas, here is a list of some holiday decorations to ask for from your nearby supermarket or department store.
Start Your Holiday Shopping With Bookstores Who Ship Internationally
Start your holiday shopping with bookstores who ship internationally!
Throwback Thursday: A Brief History of China’s Caped Crusaders
A history of China’s home-grown heroes, villains, and caped crusaders, from the Monkey King to modern times
Say Boo! Brush Up on Your Halloween Vocabulary
This Halloween, make sure you scare your neighbors with your costumes rather than your failing Chinese. These freaky phrases will have you chatting confidently about the scariest time of year in no time.
Mandarin Monday: Postpartum Care Essentials
You can get anything and everything straight from Taobao. Here’s the vocab you’ll need for your postpartum care.