#ChineseTraditionsAndCustoms

The Difference Between the Beginning of Spring and the Chinese Spring Festival

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In Chinese culture, the Beginning of Spring (立春, lìchūn) and the Chinese Spring Festival (春节, chūnjié) are both significant events, each marking a new cycle in the year. However, they differ in terms of timing, cultural meaning, and celebration practices.

The Beginning of Spring (立春, lìchūn)

The Beginning of Spring is the first of the 24 solar terms (二十四节气, èr shí sì jié qì) in the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar.…

4 Ways that Chinese People Honor the Double Ninth Festival

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One of my favorite aspects of living and studying in China is that I get to learn about and take part in holidays that are completely new and very exciting for me. While some Chinese holidays such as New Year, the Moon Festival and the Dragon Boat festival I had known before arriving in China, there are also some lesser-known holidays such as the one that I will introduce today, 重阳节 (Chóngyángjié) the Double Ninth holiday.…

Three Foods to Eat During the Double Ninth Festival

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Almost without exception, every holiday, especially ones only celebrated in certain parts of the world, have specific foods associated with them. American Thanksgivings feature roast turkey, Greeks prepare lamb for Christmas, and saffron buns are baked for St. Lucia’s Day in Sweden. Chinese holidays are no exception, with the Dragon Boat Festival’s steamed rice dumplings and Mid-Autumn Festival moon cakes.…

The Mid-Autumn Festival Moon Has the Power to Reunite Family

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As the year embraces September, so too will Chinese people begin to embrace the nearing Mid-Autumn Festival. The Mid-Autumn Festival has evolved from “sacrificing the moon” ceremonies. So the Autumn Equinox in ancient times and has become a precious cultural heritage. To give you an idea of what it’s like: adults usually indulge in moon cakes of different varieties with a good cup of piping hot Chinese tea, while the youngsters run about with brightly-lit lanterns.…

Three Classic Mid-Autumn Festival Legends You Must Know

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The “Mid-Autumn Festival” (中秋节 zhōng qiū jié) is one of the most celebrated traditional festivals in China. It falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, a date associated with the full moon, symbolizing reunion, peace, and harmony. People across China and other parts of Asia gather with their families, admire the moon, and enjoy mooncakes.…

6 Surprising Superstitions and Taboos

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The Spring Festival is fast approaching and Chinese people are looking forward to enjoying themselves. However, the Spring Festival is not just a festive, carefree time, there are also many superstitions, or taboos, which you should pay attention to. As a significant part of Chinese traditional culture, these taboos show people’s hope of fending off disasters and misfortunes while bringing in good luck in the coming year.…

“Going Dutch”: Learn AA制 and When To Do It

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“Would you like separate checks, or all together?” Anyone who has eaten in a North American restaurant knows this question from the waiter or waitress. When the plates have been taken away and it’s time to pay the bill, payment usually happens separately. It’s quite rare, unless it’s an office dinner or lunch, for one single individual to pay the bill at a restaurant.…

7 Must-Have Apps for Your Trip to China in 2023

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Traveling to China can be an exciting and enriching experience, but navigating a foreign country can also present challenges. Thankfully, there are several essential apps that can make your trip to China smoother and more enjoyable. Today we will introduce a range of must-have apps for travelers to China in 2023 and provide instructions on how to use them effectively.…

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