The Mid-Autumn Festival: Family, the Full Moon, and Mooncakes
You might already know about Lunar New Year, the biggest holiday in many Asian countries, but how about the second biggest holiday?
Summer Lovin’: The Qixi Festival
The Chinese Qixi Festival celebrates the annual reunion of two (literally) star-crossed lovers, known as the cowherd and weaver maiden.
Blue Dragon Festival: Rain, Haircuts, and Eating Dragon Parts
What began as an agrarian holiday for farmers to pray for rain is now an excuse to get a new do.
The Lantern Festival: A Beautiful End to Lunar New Year
By now you probably know Lunar New Year lasts for two whole weeks. But did you know it ends with the Lantern Festival?
12 Ways to Get Lucky this Lunar New Year
We could all use more luck in our lives. And with the Lunar New Year right around the corner, now’s the perfect time to up the good fortune ante.
Happy Diwali! 9 Illuminating Facts About the Hindu Festival of Lights
Oct. 18 kicks off this five-day "festival of lights."
The Hungry Ghost Festival: Feeding and Appeasing Hangry Haints
Learn more about this ghostly holiday celebrated some Asian countries.
How 7 Asian Countries Celebrate Mom
You probably have your own Mother’s Day traditions, but have you ever wondered about traditions in other countries?
The Qingming Festival: A Time to Honor Ancestors and Celebrate Spring
Mexico has the Day of the Dead. Japan has the Bon Festival. In Chinese culture, people honor their ancestors during Qingming.
The Dragon Boat Festival: Eat, Don't Drink, But Be Merry
What holiday involves dragon-like boats, sticky rice pyramids, and toxic wine? If you guessed the Dragon Boat Festival, you’d be right. But do you know where those traditions came from? Find out!
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