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Warm greetings to you during this season of celebration and new beginnings. Read More »
Reigniting Linsanity // Chinatown Thanksgiving Turkeys // Who Is Michael Jang?
Happy all the holidays to you, as I've taken to saying. I hope your family is happy, healthy and together. Read More »
The Boba Generation // HK-Style French Toast // Singles Day in China
This past Monday, we celebrated two holidays concurrently: Veterans Day in America and Singles Day in China. Read More »
HK Protests Reach America // Spooky Halloween Tales // Understanding Autism
Happy Halloween! I hope all of our kiddos have an exciting time out trick-or-treating this year. Read More »
Celebrate

How to Plan a Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner
Sumptuous and abundant, the family reunion dinner served on Chinese New Year's Eve is undeniably a highlight of the entire holiday season. Read More »
How to Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Chinese Moon Festival, celebrates the harvest season under a full moon. Read More »
How to Celebrate Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year, also referred to as Lunar New Year, is the most important holiday on the Chinese calendar. Read More »
How to Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival
The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Duanwu or Double Fifth Festival, provides the perfect opportunity for family fun. Read More »
Create

Preparing for a Family Feast with Chinese Banquet Chopstick Cases
This simple craft project provides a great way for kiddos to help set the table for a big Chinese New Year celebration. Read More »
Making Coca-Cola Chicken Wings For Super Bowl Sunday
Serving a plate of Coca-Cola chicken wings is a sure fire way to win your Super Bowl party this year. Read More »
How To Make Chicken And Mushroom Soup
This hearty soup is as comforting as food can get, the perfect antidote for a cold morning or a lingering illness. Read More »
How To Make A Whole White Cut Chicken
The chicken represents happiness, health and purity, while serving it whole symbolizes completeness and family unity. Read More »
Inspire

Strengthening The Chinese American Community Through Philanthropy
Philanthropist David Lei engages Chinese Americans to help those in greatest need through community giving. Read More »
Best Children’s Books About Chinese Food
Any good reading list of children's books about Chinese culture would be incomplete without including Chinese food. Read More »
The Best 3 Book Crash Course About Chinese Culture In America
Sometimes it helps to slow down and read for a moment, before running off to Chinatown, visiting a museum or cooking a big Chinese meal. Read More »
19 Community Leaders Share Their Chinese New Year Celebrations
David Henry Hwang, Grace Young, Jean Quan, Richard On and more share how they will welcome the Year of the Rooster. Read More »
Hi! I'm Wes, a biracial Chinese American dad living in Oakland, California, who left the technology world when my son was born to serve this wonderfully diverse community of Chinese American families. Work with me »

Chinese Holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| February 17 | Chinese New Year |
| March 3 | Lantern Festival |
| March 20 | Blue Dragon Festival |
| April 5 | Qingming Festival |
| June 19 | Dragon Boat Festival |
| August 19 | Qixi Festival |
| August 27 | Hungry Ghost Festival |
| September 25 | Mid-Autumn Festival |
| October 18 | Double Ninth Festival |
| December 21 | Dongzhi Festival |














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