Piggy or Bunny? The Chinese Zodiac Explained
If you are like me, then sometimes, a cursory look at a zodiac sign chart…
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Mandarin Monday: Recycling 101 for This Singles’ Day
Originating from Nanjing University in 1993, Double Eleven (双十一, Shuāng shíyī), or Singles’ Day (光棍节,Guānggùn Jié), was originally…
Keep It Hot This November – Things to Do
Do you have an upcoming family-friendly event that you want to be included in our…
Keep the Cold at Bay: Where to Donate Winter Clothes in Beijing
In a big, modern city like Beijing, poverty is not always very visible. Beggars are…
Mandarin Monday: Open House Lingo – Get the Most Out of Your School Visit
Attending a prospective school’s open house is definitely one of the best ways to get…
Unmasking the Mystery of Halloween’s History
Over the past couple of weeks we’ve given you a list of Halloween events so…
Hockey Finds a Home in Beijing Thanks to Olympic Fever, the Los Angeles Kings, and a Chinese Billionaire Who Loves the Sport
As Olympic mania continues to sweep through Beijing in the lead up to the 2022…
Shá?! and 19 Other Words That Originate From Chinese Dialects
Due to its size and the remoteness of many of its smaller towns and cities,…
Birthmarks: a Kiss From an Angel or a Mark of the Devil?
Legend has it that if you have a birthmark it means you died of an…
Fall Fun: 19 Events to Keep Your Family Healthy, Active, and Entertained
Do you have an upcoming family-friendly event that you want to be included in our…