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Not Home for the Holidays: An Unusual Chinese New Year

The Chinese saying of “moneyed or not, return home for Chinese New Year” (有钱没钱回家过年, yǒuqián méi qián huíjiā guònián) endures

Here in Turkey, where I live, we are currently subject to weeknight curfews and weekend lockdowns. They began at the

Among the rituals I observe every morning when I arrive bleary-eyed to work, nothing perks up my senses more than

Since I was a child, I was always fascinated by how the skin and the appearance of Asians looked so

China has long been known as a world leader in using natural elements to cure illnesses and improve health. Their

My first Chinese New Year experience was not what I was expecting. Of course, before I married into a Chinese

Experiencing Pregnancy in Two Cultures Having your first baby is a paradigm shift for any couple. A mixture of excitement

2020 will welcome the Year of the Rat, the Chinese zodiac sign for some family members, which has prompted me

Every year, my husband announces that it is time for our yearly summer tradition. Most people would wonder what this

My favorite American holidays have always been the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving. I like them best because they don’t