Fruit Loops

Seasonal fruits are pleasantly welcome as offering for various gods and many occasions, at temples and in homes. Sharing the harvest is a sign of humility, fairness, and thanksgiving. If you bring fresh fruits as gifts to your host, make …

Children at Weddings

Whereas ringbearers and flower girls are token children at typical American weddings, children of all ages are an important presence at Chinese weddings. Chinese weddings celebrate family, community, and offspring. Many Chinese wedding snacks, sweets, decorations, gifts, banquet dishes, and …

Greek Expectations

Recent predictions note that Greece will attract more tourists than other Mediterranean countries. In fact, some experts expect a 50% increase in Chinese tourists from the high income bracket. There are good reasons for this growth, such as positive linguistic coincidences …