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I'm currently reading Richard Burger's book Behind the Red Door: Sex in China. It is a very interesting look at a subject that is rarely discussed with expats (or anyone else).
Tag Archives: Christmas
The art of giving and receiving gifts in China
Even though Christmas has just passed, the major gift giving season approaches in China: Spring Festival (it is also a major time for illicit gifting). Giving and receiving gifts in China is something of an art, and the ritual can be as … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese Culture & Language, Uncategorized
Tagged Art of Giving, Business and Economy, China, Christmas, Ethnic and Regional, Gift, Gift Baskets, Shopping
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Christmas in the Chinese countryside
Being thousands of miles away from home isn’t exactly how most people picture celebrating Christmas. In fact, it’s a holiday that can be pretty hard to enjoy without family. So, like many expats, I did my best to recreate the … Continue reading
Posted in Life in China
Tagged China, Christmas, Deck the Halls, Frosty the Snowman, Holiday, Holiday greetings, Jesus, Jingle Bells, Student
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Live from China its Christmas Eve
It’s Christmas Eve here in China, since we are 13 hours ahead of New York, and a full 17 hours ahead of Seattle. My Chinese co-worker, Grace, is attending her daughter’s class Christmas party. Which includes a small gift exchange, … Continue reading
Seeing Red in China 