Easter is the principal festival of the Christian church. It celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after His Crucifixion. The earliest recorded observance of an Easter celebration dates back to the 2nd century. This day is for family, friends, fun, eggs, and bunnies. It’s one of the few holidays that connect the past, the present, and the future. ...
If you live outside Europe and Latin American countries, you may not be familiar with a name day celebration. Also called Saint’s Name Day, this is celebrated in many cultures worldwide, where people celebrate their name and its significance. If you want to learn how name days differ from birthdays, which countries celebrate them, and ...
Marriages have ups and downs, and almost every couple has thought about divorce at least once. In the U.S., the rate is about 40-50 percent for first marriages and 60-70 percent for second marriages. The numbers aren’t very different across many countries worldwide. Of course, there are valid grounds for divorcing, such as infidelity, physical ...
In 1961, Wang Xiuzhu confided in her sister that she lacked education and feared being looked down upon by her husband in the future. She began self-studying and sought employment in Beijing. After several attempts, the local office arranged for her to work at a sewing factory. She resolutely brought her parents-in-law to Beijing to ...
On November 5, 2009, around 3 p.m., Zhang Hongchi, an 84-year-old economist, suffered a sudden heart attack. While being rushed to the hospital, he briefly regained consciousness. He grasped his son Zhang Cheng’s hand and laboriously instructed: “If I don’t make it, you and your brother must take good care of Aunt Wang.” Aunt Wang ...
The Chinese New Year will fall on February 10, 2024. It’s a time for family, festivities, removing the old and bad, and inviting New Year’s blessings. Remember, the Chinese New Year celebration, or the Spring Festival, is not a single-day event, but a period celebrated for 16 days. The festivities last from Chinese New Year’s ...
The fabric of family is woven with threads of love, compassion, and understanding. This is a tale of an ordinary man who became an extraordinary part of a family and how his presence transformed their lives. This story revolves around a retired worker, a widowed mother, and her son, who create a beautiful family tapestry ...
In a society filled with love, understanding, and harmony, individuals are more willing to share stories about raising children. Today, we delve into the heartwarming story of Sophi Green, a Chinese orphan born without arms whose life took a dramatic turn when an American couple adopted her. Adoption: A beacon of hope Many Westerners, particularly ...
Some individuals amass immense wealth through hard work, talent, opportune moments, or chance. Yet while some are able to retain their wealth, others can’t. Why is this? Is it pure coincidence, or is there an underlying inevitability to it? This can be attributed to the “fortune” predestined in one’s life. Imagine if a person’s life ...
In our fast-paced world, it is easy to underestimate the value of cultivating meaningful relationships with those around us. However, in a touching story of compassion and love, a family created an incredible friendship with their elderly neighbor. Wilson Caraballo and Sharaine Caraballo first met Paul Callahan in March 2022 when Wilson remodeled their new ...