Food, Featured

Making Dumplings for Chinese New Year

Many people wonder how to make Chinese dumplings (餃子 jiǎozī). They are very popular in China. They originated in Northern China, but now they are commonly eaten all over the country. They are good for you as they combine flour, meat, and vegetables, making them very tasty. They are specially made for holidays. When a family has a ...

Emma Lu

Three bowls of different dumplings.

The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion Shop Shein

Shein, the e-commerce giant, was responsible for some of the worst fashion faux pas and quickly became the fast-fashion villain we all love to hate. In addition, the Chinese company is plagued with reports of labor exploitation, appalling working conditions, and environmental abuse. But more publicly, it’s developed a reputation for allegedly stealing designs from ...

Raven Montmorency

Shein clothing hanging on a rack.

Celebrate Chinese New Year With These 5 Ancient Poems

However you plan on celebrating the Chinese New Year, don’t forget to take some time to reflect within, and if you are like me, you might like to spend some time reading some ancient poems on the topic. This Lunar Year in the Chinese Zodiac is the Year of the Tiger. The tiger represents courage, ...

Jessica Kneipp

Yellow Chinese dragon.

True Friendship Is Noble

Ancient people had the habit of giving things away so the recipients would remember their farewells. When people said goodbye, they would give their favorite things to their good friends to demonstrate their cherished friendship. Li Ji gave two tokens to his subordinates whom he valued, but he did not give any token to the ...

Helen London

Terracotta army statues found at the mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor.

Focusing Upon the Small Wins in Life

Everyone loves to achieve big things, whether in personal life or career. However, big wins and achievements happen rarely, and before you reach a big target, you have to fulfill several small ones. But how do you define the so-called small wins? And how important is it to celebrate these? Professional counselors and motivational speakers ...

Armin Auctor

Two men and a woman studying a graph.

The Symbolism of Plants and Flowers Displayed During Chinese Celebrations

The Chinese frequently use plants and flowers to celebrate the holidays, including Chinese New Year. For the Chinese, all plants and flowers are symbolic. What plants and flowers symbolize Lucky bamboo: symbol of safety and peace Lucky bamboo looks like bamboo, but it isn’t bamboo. The name is given because of its beautiful shape, and it’s ...

Audrey Wang

Lucky bamboo in a saucer on a table.

6 Amazing Benefits of Onions

For many people, onions are an easy vegetable to incorporate into a variety of delicious meals, such as sautéed beef with onions or scrambled eggs with onions. Yet many people don’t know how much onions can benefit their health. Read on to discover the many health benefits of onions. Medicine and food share a common ...

David Jirard

A pile of brown onions.

3 Best Longevity Medicines Are Free

Everyone longs for a long, healthy life. With all the information available in the world today, what is the simplest and quickest way to improve your health? There are 3 “longevity medicines” that can help your health, reduce illnesses, and move you toward living a long life. They are all free and worth recommending to everyone.  3 free ...

Helen London

The words 'Long Life' on a wooden sign with a street background.

Start Chinese New Year Right: What NOT to Do

For thousands of years, Chinese New Year has been celebrated, marking a fresh new start. There are many traditions followed throughout the year to ensure good luck, good health, prosperity, harmony, and balance in your life. Things NOT to do to ensure a good year of the Tiger Don’t start the Chinese New Year with ...

Max Lu

Chinese New Year decorations, miniature dancing lion, and mandarin orange on red glitter background.

Spending Time in Nature Boosts Kids’ Immunity

With the coronavirus pandemic following its course, parents are worried about their kids’ immunity and ways to boost it. This is natural given the fact that vaccination across the world is being done with a focus on the elderly and adult populations. While online classes and eating foods that boost immunity can be helpful for ...

Raven Montmorency

Two happy children playing in autumn leaves.