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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 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 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 Plan a Tomb Sweeping Ceremony
Tomb sweeping is the most important Qingming Festival custom, a respectful family obligation at the heart of Chinese filial piety. 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
How To Make Salt And Pepper Spareribs
Baseball season calls for a hearty snack to enjoy with a beer during an afternoon watching a game on TV. 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 »
10 Healthy Chinese School Snack Ideas
10 grab-and-go Chinese school snacks that promote healthy eating habits and keep kids coming back for more. Read More »
How to Make Chinese Yardlong Beans with Ground Pork
This satisfying dish of Chinese yardlong beans seasoned with spicy ground pork checks all the boxes for a great weeknight family meal. Read More »
Inspire
Best Children’s Books About Chinese American Life in the Burbs
This collection of books will resonate with any child growing up in the suburbs outside a city with a major Chinatown. Read More »
Building Community From A Diversity Of Chinese American Experiences
Reflections on the Chinese Historical Society's This Land Is Our Land Conference in San Francisco. Read More »
Finding Chinese America Online: 25 Inspiring Voices
The blogs, writers and online publications driving the Chinese American conversation forward today. Read More »
Tips For Creating Your Church’s First Lunar New Year Service
How to create a shared celebration of the Lunar New Year in your church community. 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 »
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