Customs, Traditions, Holidays
Whether you´re looking for information about a Chinese wedding or more info on the animals of the Chinese Zodiac, you will find it in this section.
228 Memorial Day in Taiwan 
Celebrating the Birth of a Child in Chinese Culture
For the Chinese, celebration of the birth of a child occurs one month after the child is born and never before. Childbirth in Chinese Culture
As in most cultures, having a child is an important social and family event. The Chinese culture is rich in various rituals and beliefs around this important time of any family´s life. Chinese Christmas
How Chinese celebrate Christmas. Chinese Gift Customs for Major Life Events
Some gift giving customs for new babies, weddings, and birthdays. Chinese Marriages - A Cosmic Event
In ancient China, marriages were a delicate cosmic event. What does that mean? Find out more in this article. Chinese Memorial Day
Memorial Day is celebrated in many cultures, including Chinese. Chinese New Year
Chinese New Years is an important holiday in the Chinese Culture. Chinese New Years
Chinese Valentine´s Day
Chinese Weddings
Link to articles that talk about the Chinese Wedding Ceremony. Dragon Boat Festival
The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the major events that begins to summer season in Chinese culture. Celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar, it is also referred to as the Double-Five Day. Easter Holiday in Chinese Culture
Easter is an International holiday that is celebrated in China as well. Free eCards from chinatown.com.au [offsite link]
Some free e-Cards from Australia´s ChinaTown. This site even features the famous "turning of the year". Fun Ways to Celebrate Chinese New Years
Chinese New Years is about friends and families. Even if you´re not Chinese, you can still enjoy the festivities of this holiday. Here are some neat ideas that you can do with your friends and loved one during this weekend to enjoy Chinese New Years! Introduction to Chinese Weddings
First in a series of articles talking about Chinese Weddings. Lantern Festival
Lunisolar Calendar
Chinese New Years changes dates every year because it is based on a different way to count the days of the year. Find out more information here. More About Chinese New Years
More information about Chinese New Years and wonderful book that´s kid-friendly to discuss this important day in Chinese culture. The Art of Foot-Binding
For a millennium, footbinding was a tradition in China. This dangerous tradition lasted until the early 1900´s, when a famous era in Chinese history was brought to an end. Learn about this fascinating ancient art. The Story of Chinese New Years
There are many legends behind Chinese New Years, here is one of them that is near and dear to my heart. The Year of the Rat
The Year of the Rat starts on February 7, 2008. Explore a few of the aspects of the Rat sign in the Chinese Zodiac. Years in the Chinese Zodiac
The Chinese zodiac is comprised of 12 animals, representing 12 years. Find out more information about the animals here. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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