The Beginning of Winter Lì Dōng – 19th of the 24 Chinese Solar Terms When is Lì Dōng 立冬 On the lunar calendar, the beginning of winter, the 19th of the 24 Chinese Solar Terms is Lì Dōng 立冬. It falls on the 7th or 8th of November. For northern China, the weather is getting colder and people in the southern regions also feel the change of the weather. Tradition What Chinese people eat on the
Read more →
The Significance of Dragon in Chinese Culture 龍 • 龙 The Mighty Dragon In Chinese culture, few symbols possess the mighty power and significance of the dragon. This Chinese mythical creature, far from the dragons in Western stories, has a complex array of profound meanings, from imperial authority to auspiciousness and prosperity. Its depiction and reverence in Chinese society and culture offer a fascinating glimpse into the values, beliefs, and historical identity of one of the world’s
Read more →
Chinese women in history In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. It’s an opportunity to honor the achievements of Chinese women in history. Some of these female role models left an indelible mark in the world and some keep inspiring us. From diplomatic icons to pioneering scientists to incredible artists, these change-makers have paved the way for us and future generations. Children need to know their stories of resilience, creativity, and
Read more →
What is The Ghost Month? The first day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar is the beginning of Ghost Month in Chinese culture. It usually falls between August and September on the Gregorian Calendar. Here are the dates for the Ghost Month and the Ghost Festival starting this year. 2023 – August 16 to September 14. The Ghost Festival is on August 30. 2024 – August 4 to September 9. The Ghost Festival falls on
Read more →
Qing Ming Festival for Kids Qing Ming Jie is the Qing Ming Festival. In Chinese, it is Qīng Míng Jié 清明節|清明节. It is also widely known as Tomb-Sweeping Day in the Chinese community. This day always falls on the third lunar month, and on the western calendar, it is celebrated on April 5. For world cultural exploration, you can compare the similarities and differences between the following world festivals: Qing Ming Jie 清明節 | 清明节 (Qing
Read more →
Chinese New Year Activities Crafts Kids When celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year with kids and family, we always have fun with the Chinese New Year Guide’s crafts, activities, and stories. I want to take kids to explore the culture and stories behind craft projects and activities so they keep thriving in curiosity. Chinese New Year (in English) is officially Lunar New Year for Chinese and for many Asian countries celebrating it. Lunar New Year is
Read more →
It’s Chinese New Year, Curious George Book Review | Note: Thank you to Clarion Books/Harper Collins for providing a copy to review. All opinions are my own. A Multicultural Children’s Book Featuring Chinese Lunar New Year It’s Chinese New Year, Curious George is written by Author, Maria Wen Adcock. Maria is the creator of BiculturalMama. This is a tabbed board book and it can grow with kids. Curious George will celebrate this special holiday with his
Read more →
Top Chinese New Year Books and Culture Books for Children Chinese Culture for Kids series features TOP Lunar New Year books for children. Lunar New Year culture books take children to explore Chinese culture beyond the surface. Reading takes kids to learn more about family roles, expectations, manners, family values, and more in Chinese culture. We are hoping you can pick some best books in this multicultural book list, share it with your school and local
Read more →
Twelve Chinese Animal Birth Signs might sound new to you but what if I tell you that these are the Chinese animals that rotate over a 12-year cycle? You may immediately know what they are. You might even know that after the year of the COW comes the year of the TIGER. In 2022, the year of the water TIGER will arrive on February 1. We are talking about the same 12 Chinese animals. Some people call
Read more →
Winter Solstice Chinese Dōng Zhì Festival – World Culture for Kids Winter Solstice Winter Solstice is Dōng Zhì Festival! Happy winter Solstice – Dōng Zhì 冬至! Winter Solstice is 冬至 Dōng Zhì in Chinese. 冬 [Dong] mean winter. 至 [Zhi] means extreme, or arrival. 冬至 [Dōng Zhì] literally means the “extreme of winter.” Dōng Zhì is also known as Winter Festival – 冬節[Dōng Jié] for Chinese. Dong Zhi marks the shortest day and the longest night
Read more →