Traditions

Chinese Communist Party Comes Down Heavily on Christmas Celebrations

Beijing’s hatred for religious believers is a well-known phenomenon. Every year, the communist regime implements policies aimed at restricting Christians from observing their annual Christmas celebrations. This year too, Beijing has been severe in its crackdown on Christmas festivities. The crackdown on Christmas In regions like Yunnan, Shandong, Guizhou, and Sichuan, authorities have asked house ...

Max Lu

Decorating a Christmas tree and presents.

4 Personality Traits That Put You Among the Most Successful Leaders

Many times, the success of a business will be largely dependent on how good its leaders are. A well-funded business with an excellent plan in an attractive market can end up in a loss if the person leading it is not good enough. In contrast, an excellent leader can take even the most beat-down business ...

Armin Auctor

A man giving a presentation.

Origin Story: Rewriting Human History Through Our DNA

For most of our evolutionary human history — for most of the time anatomically modern humans have been on Earth — we’ve shared the planet with other species of humans. It’s only been in the last 30,000 years, the mere blink of an evolutionary eye, that modern humans have occupied the planet as the sole ...

Troy Oakes

A cave painting.

Millennials Turn to Astrology When Stressed Out

Astrology has always been a topic of fascination for many people. While some trust it completely and structure their lives around it, others accuse it of being a pseudoscience that misguides people. With regard to Millennials, it seems as if there is a growing interest in the field. Millennial interest According to the American Psychological ...

Raven Montmorency

The zodiac signs.

Movie Review: ‘Coming for You’ (Plot Included, Spoiler Alert)

The media has consistently talked about China’s brutal communist dictatorship and how it persecutes people for their beliefs. However, what would it actually feel like to live in such a regime? This is probably a question many would have asked themselves. Coming for You is a movie that gives a glimpse into how scary living ...

Max Lu

Divive beings reincarnating on Earth.

Ancient Remedies: Elderberry Fights Flu Virus

The elderberry is a widely used medicinal plant. Ancient Egyptians used it to heal burns, Native Americans are known to have treated infections with it, and some folk medicines in certain parts of Europe continue to use elderberry in their preparations. A study published this year suggests that the compounds found in elderberries could be ...

Raven Montmorency

Elderberries.

High Carbon Footprint Households Identified by Sweets and Restaurant Meals, Not Higher Meat Consumption

Families with higher carbon footprints are likely to consume more confectionaries, alcohol, and restaurant food, according to a new study published in One Earth. Considering the spectrum of traditional to urban lifestyles across Japan, researchers at the University of Sheffield and the Research Institute for Humanity and Nature in Kyoto, Japan, analyzed the carbon footprints ...

Troy Oakes

Jars of candies.

Right Thinking Leads to the Reunion of Father and Son

The Chinese have a saying: “Lust is the worst of all sins.” Lust can lead to other wrongdoings and those who can restrain themselves are blessed in the end. Here is a story about a father being able to reunite with his lost son as a result of his good deed. Mr. Yuan is separated ...

Helen London

Portrait of a Chinese girl.

4 Popular Christmas Fairy Tales From Around the World

Christmas fairy tales have always been a favorite topic and writers from across the world. While some stories are written purely for entertainment, others convey deep moral ideas that are in line with Christian beliefs. 4 popular Christmas fairy tales you should know 1. ‘The Nutcracker and the Mouse King’ A famous novel written by ...

Armin Auctor

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.