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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 Spot Dragon and Lion Dances at Chinese New Year
Traditional dragon and lion dances are indispensable parts of community celebrations during Chinese New Year. Read More »
How to Decode the 15 Days of Chinese New Year
The 15 days of Chinese New Year cover the festival season stretching from New Year's Day until the full moon on the Lantern Festival. 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 Prepare for Chinese New Year
Planning for Chinese New Year involves clearing away the previous year’s bad luck and preparing to receive the next year’s good luck. Read More »
Create

How To Make Red Cooked Beef
Whether you're in China or the United States, a rich stew always pairs well with cold weather. Read More »
How To Make Soy Sauce Chicken
Combine simple ingredients to create a great version of this Chinatown classic at home. Read More »
How To Make Traditional Lotus Seed Mooncakes
Compared with the store-bought alternative, homemade mooncakes are well worth the effort. Read More »
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 »
Inspire

Sparking a Child’s Interest in Learning Chinese
Jason and Masha Loftus, producers of the Miaomiao TV series and apps, share how they make language learning fun and engaging. 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 »
Best Children’s Books About Chinese American History
So often it falls to parents to teach their children about Chinese American history. The obvious questions are How? and When? Read More »
Interview with SFIDBF Race Director Hans Wu
The San Francisco International Dragon Boat Festival provides an effortless opportunity for families to share Chinese culture together. 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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