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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 Prepare for the Mid-Autumn Festival
In its themes and spirit, the Mid-Autumn Festival most closely resembles Thanksgiving among American holidays. Read More »
How to Prepare for the Hungry Ghost Festival
Ghosts and goblins, spooky stories and incense make the Hungry Ghost Festival a lot of fun to celebrate with your kids. 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 »
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 »
Create

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 »
Trimming the Tree with Chinese Lanterns
Adding Chinese lanterns to your Christmas tree makes a dazzling contribution to your family's holiday decorations. Read More »
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 Cashew Chicken
This Chinese takeout classic provides the building blocks for endless nights of satisfying homestyle meals. Read More »
Inspire

Making Memories at the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade
William Gee shares tips to help families attending a Chinese New Year parade get the most out of the experience. Read More »
Tools To Dream: 101 Points Of Chinese American Pride
Events, experiences and role models to share with kids as they begin to define who they are and want to become. 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 »
10 Nominees for Best Chinese American Movie
Restock your Netflix queue with these Chinese American movies that feature notable performances on- and off-camera. 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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