8 Ways to Give More Meaningful Presents
There are more ways to celebrate the holiday season than just presents.
Browsing: Culture
Brush up on Chinese Gift Giving Faux Pas
The gift-giving culture in China is different than that in the West.
Home and Away; Helping Third Culture Kids Readjust to Life Back in China
Suddenly, children who were used to their “home countries” being summer and winter holiday destinations, were compelled to adapt to a new normal outside of China. And now that China is slowly opening up to the return nationals from certain countries, parents might be worried about how to help their children to readjust to life in China after almost a year away.
Xiaoman, a Time to Celebrate the Small Things in Life
The second solar term of summer, xiaoman is one of the most among the country’s many hopeful farmers.
Putting a Beijing Spin on Black History Month With Miatta Momoh
In America, February marks the celebration of Black History Month, a much-needed look at all…
Brush up on Spring Festival Traditions With INN, Jan 13
Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and while the real festivities don’t kick…
Chinese Superstitions 101: Why Do People Wear Red Underwear in the New Year?
If you think the reason people in China wear red underwear is to find love…
Christmas Traditions from My Childhood: Christmas in Kenya Is Not Just a One-Day Affair. It Is a Full Month of Festivities and Lasting Magical Memories
Friends remark that Kenya has all the grace and quaint charm of 40s London. This…
The Black and White of Teaching In Beijing – What Happens When Students Are Culturally Insensitive?
The face of your typical international teacher in Beijing for a long time was mainly…
Birthmarks: a Kiss From an Angel or a Mark of the Devil?
Legend has it that if you have a birthmark it means you died of an…