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100% Accurate: How a Cultural Spiral Notebook Teaches Cultures
100% Accurate: How a Cultural Spiral Notebook Teaches Cultures
  Imagine a tool that can transport you to different corners of the world without leaving your desk. A cultural spiral notebook is more than just a notebook - it's... Read more...
The Tradition of Lucky Money: From the Imperial Court to the People
The Tradition of Lucky Money: From the Imperial Court to the People
The Tradition of Lucky Money: From the Imperial Court to the People   Have you ever heard of "lucky money"? It’s a fun and meaningful tradition tied to the Lunar... Read more...
How to Meet the Opposite Sex in Feudal China？
How to Meet the Opposite Sex in Feudal China？
The Shangsi Festival: A Journey Through Time and Tradition The Shangsi Festival , also known as the Third Day of the Third Month  or the March Festival , is a... Read more...
How did ancient China calculate time?
How did ancient China calculate time?
Understanding Time in Ancient China: The Twelve Shichen   Have you ever thought about what makes a civilization complete? Besides having a language to write and speak, a society also... Read more...
Why ritual is so important in Ancient China?
Why ritual is so important in Ancient China?
In traditional Chinese society, the two biggest events were war and rituals, with a special focus on sacrificial ceremonies. （國之大事，在祀在戎）These rituals were super detailed and strict, controlling every part of... Read more...
How to celebrate a lost festival? (Part 2)
How to celebrate a lost festival? (Part 2)
Discovering the Flower Festival: A Lost Chinese Tradition Have you ever heard of the Flower Festival , also known as the Flower Goddess Festival  or the Birthday of a Hundred... Read more...
Peaceful War
Game Literature: Social Thoughts and the Birth of Children's Game
How Social Trends Shaped a Popular Children’s Game Have you ever played a game that was more than just fun? A game that showed what people were feeling or hoping... Read more...
Hopscotch
What is Hopscotch?
The Surprising History of Hopscotch: From Soldiers to Schoolyards Have you ever played hopscotch? It’s a fun game where you draw squares on the ground with chalk and jump through... Read more...
Noblewoman In Tang
How to be a noblewoman in Tang Dynasty? (Part 1)
Learning how to Be a Noble  Read more...
How to celebrate a lost festival? (Part 1)
How to celebrate a lost festival? (Part 1)
The Zhonghe Festival: A Celebration of Spring and Abundance Have you ever heard of the Zhonghe Festival? This fascinating traditional Chinese celebration marks the arrival of spring with a burst... Read more...
Discovering the Zhonghe Festival: A Lost Chinese Tradition
Discovering the Zhonghe Festival: A Lost Chinese Tradition
The Zhonghe Festival is a traditional Chinese celebration that has largely faded from modern memory. Known as the birthday of the True Lord of the Sun, this festival was once... Read more...
Exploring the Hanshi Festival: A Blend of Tradition and Springtime Joy
Exploring the Hanshi Festival: A Blend of Tradition and Springtime Joy
  The Hanshi Festival, also known as the Cold Food Festival, is a cherished traditional Chinese holiday that takes place one or two days before the Qingming Festival. Steeped in... Read more...
The Fascinating Origin of Door Gods: A Tang Dynasty Tale
The Fascinating Origin of Door Gods: A Tang Dynasty Tale
Have you ever noticed those striking figures adorning the doors of Chinese homes, especially around the Lunar New Year? These are door gods, or menshen in Chinese, revered as divine protectors... Read more...
The Legend of Biyiniao and Lianlizhi: A Story of Eternal Love (Part 2)
The Legend of Biyiniao and Lianlizhi: A Story of Eternal Love (Part 2)
Related Idioms: More Shades of Love The legend also inspired other sayings. Gongxie Lianlizhi (共諧連理), or "sharing the same root," originally described plants growing together but now celebrates a harmonious... Read more...
The Legend of Biyiniao and Lianlizhi: A Story of Eternal Love（Part 1)
The Legend of Biyiniao and Lianlizhi: A Story of Eternal Love（Part 1)
In Chinese culture, love isn’t just a feeling—it’s poetry woven into everyday life through idioms. Two of the most romantic are Biyiniao (比翼鳥), or "paired-wing birds," and Lianlizhi (連理枝), meaning... Read more...
Why using “TianChang” or “QianQiu” as the name of the festival
Why using “TianChang” or “QianQiu” as the name of the festival
"天長地久" is a Chinese idiom that means "eternal" or "forever." It comes from Chapter 7 of Laozi (a famous Chinese text), which says: "Heaven and earth are eternal. The reason... Read more...
The Emperor’s Birthday: A Grand Festival of the Tang Dynasty
The Emperor’s Birthday: A Grand Festival of the Tang Dynasty
Introduction   Imagine a birthday celebration so grand it’s declared a national holiday. In the Tang Dynasty, one of China’s most vibrant eras, the emperor’s birthday wasn’t just a personal... Read more...
A symbol of Laozi.
Eastern Christmas: The Tang Dynasty’s Celebration of Wisdom and Harmony
What is Eastern Christmas? In the vibrant tapestry of the Tang Dynasty, one festival stood out as a beacon of cultural and philosophical reverence: the Shengming Festival, also known as... Read more...
The Legend of the Red String: A Tale of Destiny and Love from Ancient China
The Legend of the Red String: A Tale of Destiny and Love from Ancient China
Introduction Deep within the treasure trove of Chinese folklore lies a story that has captivated hearts for centuries: the legend of the Red String of Fate. Recorded in the Tang... Read more...
SuperHero : Chicken and Nickname
SuperHero : Chicken and Nickname
The Five Virtues: Chickens Are Basically Superheroes In ancient China, people gave chickens five awesome virtues—think of them as superpowers! Here’s the lineup, made fun and fresh: - Wen (文... Read more...
The Phoenix - Tutelary
The Phoenix - Tutelary
The Phoenix in Chinese Culture: Symbol of Harmony, Virtue, and Majesty The phoenix, known as "feng huang" (鳳凰) in Chinese, is a mythical bird that holds a special place in... Read more...
Carp in Tang
Carp in Tang
Why Couldn't Carp Be Eaten in the Tang Dynasty? The emperors of the Tang Dynasty were surnamed Li, and the Chinese word for "carp" (鯉) is pronounced the same as... Read more...
What is Chinese Dragons?
What is Chinese Dragons?
The Fascinating World of Chinese Dragons: From Myth to Majesty Dragons hold a special place in Chinese culture, embodying power, prosperity, and good fortune. The phrase "金龍獻端喜氣滿門"—"The golden dragon presents... Read more...
What is Temple Name of Emperors(帝王廟號)?
What is Temple Name of Emperors(帝王廟號)?
A temple name, or "miao hao”(廟號）,is like the VIP nickname an ancient Chinese emperor gets after kicking the bucket. It’s the fancy title slapped on their ancestral tablet in the... Read more...
TANG DYNASTY
TANG DYNASTY
The Tang Dynasty, a significant and influential empire in Chinese and East Asian history, stands as a powerful symbol of Chinese identity and cultural heritage, resonating both within China and... Read more...