These articles explore Chinese family traditions, customs, and special celebrations, especially the role of food and meals in Chinese social life to create love, warmth, and happiness in the home.

Love is not often openly expressed verbally in a Chinese home, but through the ways that people in a family treat one another. As the old saying goes, actions speak louder than words.

By showing deliberate attention to customs and traditions, family members are honored and respected.

Culture and tradition go hand in hand. Tradition reinforces culture, and culture informs tradition and the evolution of traditions over time. Old practices adapt naturally to modern changes, allowing new generations to maintain continuity and social order.