Culture & Traditions
Chinese traditions around birth and early childhood, explained for families raising kids abroad.
Aug 5, 2026
Mid-Autumn Festival for Little Ones: A Simple Guide for Families
What Mid-Autumn Festival is, the story of Chang'e and the moon, and simple, age-appropriate ways to celebrate this harvest festival with a baby or toddler.
Jul 29, 2026
Chinese New Year with a Baby: A Practical, Warm Guide
A practical guide to celebrating Chinese New Year with a baby — key traditions like hongbao and reunion dinner, and simple ways to include a very young child.
Jul 17, 2026
Zhuazhou (抓周): The Chinese First-Birthday Tradition Explained
What zhuazhou is, the origins of this playful Chinese first-birthday object-grabbing tradition, and simple ideas for recreating it at home with your own baby.
Jul 1, 2026
Zuo Yuezi (坐月子): The Chinese Postpartum Confinement Tradition Explained
A guide to zuo yuezi, the traditional ~30-day Chinese postpartum recovery period — its diet and rest customs, and how modern families adapt it today.
Jun 15, 2026
Man Yue (满月): The One-Month Baby Celebration Explained
What Man Yue is, why reaching one month was historically a big milestone, common traditions like red eggs and banquets, and how to celebrate it abroad.
May 29, 2026
Chinese Baby Naming Traditions: How Chinese Names Work and How to Choose One
How Chinese baby names are structured, why meaning matters in choosing characters, generational naming customs, and tips for choosing a Chinese and English name.