Traditions

Chinese Astrology: 2019 Is the Year of the Pig

The Chinese New Year for 2019 begins on February 5, and it is the Year of the Pig in Chinese astrology. The pig is the 12th zodiac sign, representing generosity and wealth. The Chinese usually greet each other by saying “happiness and prosperity” at the start of the Year of the Pig. The festival is one of ...

Armin Auctor

The Year of the Pig.

2019 Is the Year of the Pig!

Chinese New Year celebrations have started in Melbourne, Australia, and 2019 is the Year of the Pig! A 15-day festival with performances will be held in the Melbourne business center. The Chinese New Year falls on February 5 this year, but the festivities start on the 2nd and continue to the 15th. For a list ...

Trisha Haddock

Nspirement Wishes You a Happy Holiday Season!

Holiday Spirit fills the air. Red cheeks, smiles, and warm hearts are everywhere during this Holiday Season. It’s that time of the year and its end is near. Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Year! Have a wonderful Holiday Season Thank you for all your attention. Thank you for sharing our articles, or even taking ...

Hermann Rohr

How the Chinese Celebrate Christmas Amid Communism

Since it’s a communist country, the government in China is pretty harsh on Christians. Many who profess their Christian faith are persecuted and forced to accept the superiority of the communist ideology. Churches are often destroyed and there are restrictions on celebrations. Despite such great odds, Christmas amid communism is celebrated with much fanfare by ...

Nspirement Staff

How to Celebrate Yule, the Icelandic Christmas

People in Iceland commonly call Christmas “Yule” (Jól in Norse). Celebrating typically starts on Christmas Eve and lasts for about 13 days. The Christmas season is also the longest holiday in Iceland, with all establishments closed at least until December 27. Yule and Christmas Before Christianity was introduced in Iceland, Northern Europeans used to celebrate ...

Nspirement Staff

Christmas in Reykjavik.

The Timeless Prenatal Advice in the Classic ‘Female Filial Piety’

Female filial piety is possibly one of the most recognized fundamental virtues that have been an important pillar in traditional Chinese culture for more than a thousand years. During the Tang Dynasty, a woman named Madam Zheng liked to read historical stories about sages. Inspired by these stories, she compiled all the most moving into ...

Hermann Rohr

Chicago’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Chicago’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, an annual tradition since 1934, took place on November 22 in the Windy City. And people came from far and wide, both to view and participate in the big event. Chicago’s parade may not be the oldest in the country or the most famous. Those titles belong to Philadelphia and New ...

Mikel Davis

The city of Chicago.

Supernatural Abilities and Acupuncture Skills in Ancient China

Many ancient Chinese doctors are said to have had supernormal capabilities, such as being able to see through a physical body. A few such physicians in ancient China, who are said to have had supernatural abilities, were Bian Que, Hua Tuo, Sun Simiao, and Li Shizhen. According to the medical records of the famous doctor ...

Hermann Rohr

Ancient Chinese physician Hua Tuo.

4 Ways You Can Make Halloween Healthy for Kids

Halloween is a celebration that almost all kids look forward to. After all, they get to dress up as fun, scary characters and collect tons of candies. But this is also an occasion where grownups need to be very careful about what their children eat. Unfortunately, many parents don’t think much about the kids gorging ...

Armin Auctor

Kids trick-or-treating.

How the Rite of Marriage Defines What One Should Value

Marriage, in the traditional sense, is the union between a man and a woman. The rite of marriage has been practiced among various cultures around the globe for centuries. It is the foundation for the social embodiment of what we refer to as a family, with its duties and privileges shared respectively. Marriage is essential ...

Hermann Rohr

A man and woman with a wedding bouquet.