Throughout the many ages, China has been producing works of art that are lacquered. The sap of the lac tree, which may be found in several locations across central and southern China, is used in the...

Who here remembers the days when there were four television networks, a PBS station, and then the abyss that was UHF? Yes, in the days before there was such a thing as cable television, there was a...

Despite its historically religious roots, Christmas is now celebrated by a wider range of people than ever before. The customs and traditions associated with Christmas have also been subject to...

The use of chopsticks plays a significant role in the culture of Asia. Their ubiquitous usage and widespread appeal across Asia has a long and rich history behind it. They are available in a wide...

The choosing of and preparations made to one's Christmas tree rank among the most fundamental and much cherished holiday customs and rituals. The Christmas tree is the one emblem most closely...

It was in China approximately 4000 years ago that tea was first cultivated and consumed by humans. The legends told about where and when tea was originally made are more fiction than fact. No one...