Crossing Cultures Confidently
If Memorial Day and Labor Day bookend Summer months on the American calendar, what holidays mark Summer for East Asian countries that follow the Chinese lunar calendar? Memorial Day weekend often signals the opening of public pools and summer camps …
A cross cultural connection of altar tables…Remembering our loved ones is something we do in every human experience. How we do this may differ. At a Chicago Mexican restaurant with a dear friend of mine, I took the photo to …
Qingming or Ching Ming Festival (清明節pronounced chīng míng jíe) is a holiday marking rebirth and wakening of the Spring season. Commonly known as the Chinese memorial day, Qingming is observed in several Chinese speaking countries including China, Taiwan, Macau, and …
In Western naming tradition, children could be named after an ancestor, a historical role model, an idol in popular culture, or even a month of the year. Chinese naming traditions follow many rules. One particular difference is that while children …