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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 Give Red Envelopes at Chinese New Year
The etiquette for giving and receiving the red envelopes filled with lucky money that are an iconic symbol of Chinese New Year. 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 »
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 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 »
Create

How To Make Rice Noodles with Pork and Bean Sprouts
While rice noodles may not carry the symbolism of longevity noodles, they remain an important component of a family meal during the holidays. Read More »
How to Grow a Chinese Herb Garden
Retire the basil and plant a Chinese herb garden at home that will keep you eating well and feeling great throughout the year. Read More »
How To Make Traditional Lotus Seed Mooncakes
Compared with the store-bought alternative, homemade mooncakes are well worth the effort. Read More »
Making a Plum Blossom Tree to Hurry Spring’s Arrival
A fun craft project that symbolizes the vitality of life, endurance through hardship and a spirit of renewal. Read More »
Inspire

Crafting Culturally-Inspired Beers at Lucky Envelope Brewing
Barry Chan reflects on brewing beers with Chinese ingredients and building a business that incorporates cultural influences. Read More »
A Family Friendly Day in San Francisco Chinatown
San Francisco Chinatown is the original American Chinatown, a swirling kaleidoscope of markets, restaurants, shops and people. Read More »
Finding Chinese America Online: 25 Inspiring Voices
The blogs, writers and online publications driving the Chinese American conversation forward today. 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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