Gold piggy banks

Happy National Pig Day! 7 Swine-y Snippets

While we won't have another Year of the Pig until 2031, we have the excuse every year to celebrate our favorite porcine pal.
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Gold tiger figurine

Year of the Tiger: Everything You Need to Know

As of the first of February, we'll be roaring into the '20s with the Year of the Tiger.
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Little pocket Chinese almanac

The 2022 Chinese pocket almanac is here! And the cover means a lot

We're extra excited this year because the beautiful cover art is by none other than our friend, talented artist Kam Mak.
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Horse figurine at Pearl River Mart

From Heavenly Creatures to Bodyguards in Hell: Five Fun Facts About Horses in Chinese Culture

If you haven't already noticed, we're getting a lot of inspiration from our Brooklyn warehouse finds. One of the latest is this pretty wooden horse statue, which of course means lot of fun facts about horses in Chinese culture.
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Baby mannequin with All That and Dim Sum onesie and tiger hat with tiger booties

Chinese Traditions for Babies and New Moms

Have a new baby in your life? Check out some fun Chinese traditions that celebrate the little one.
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Offerings of incense, paper money, and fruit for hungry ghosts

The Hungry Ghost Festival: Feeding and Appeasing Hangry Haints

In October Halloween is celebrated by much of the Western world, but a couple of months beforehand, some Asian countries celebrate another kind of ghostly holiday.
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A bright and colorful statue of Ganesha

Time to Appreciate Some Elephants! Five Fun Facts about Elephants in Asian Culture

Happy World Elephant Day! Revered throughout Asia, the peaceful pachyderm is considered a symbol of wisdom, strength, and protection. But what else do you know about the gentle giant? Test your elephant IQ with these fun facts.
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Chinese pocket almanac held in front of Lunar New Year display

What Will the Year of the Ox Bring?

The official 15-day Lunar New Year period has ended, and you’ve done all you can to stay lucky. So what will the Year of the Ox bring?
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Lion dancers in Pearl River Mart at Chelsea Market

A Little About Lion Dancing

You might know lion dancing is an integral part of Lunar New Year celebrations, but what does it mean and where does the tradition come from? Here are some fun facts you might not know about lion dancing.
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Ox and rat figurines

The Year of the Ox: Everything You Need to Know

With the Year of the Rat almost over, the Year of the Ox is next, beginning Feb. 12. Enjoy our guide to everything you need to know about this hardworking bovine.
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Chinese tea cups with kettle pouring water over tea leaves

Spilling the Tea on Tea: A Primer on the World’s Most Popular Beverage

Hot drink season is here so you know what that means: time to stock up on all things tea. That got us wondering about this beloved beverage and where it comes from.
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Porcelain bowl in "sweet white" glaze

Sweet White, Blood Red, and Blue and White: An Emperor’s Prized Porcelains

While we love all kinds of porcelain, there’s something also to be said for a sweet and simple white. That got us thinking about “sweet white” porcelain of the imperial variety.
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