Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is a major holiday in China and other parts of Asia. One of the most notable traditions of the holiday is the food that is eaten, which is believed to bring good luck and prosperity in the coming year. Traditional Chinese New Year food is as colourful[…]

Chinese New Year is one of the most important festivals on the Chinese calendar, bringing a period of happiness and good luck. It’s also a time when many people start to clean their homes in preparation for celebrating not only with friends and family but with the whole neighborhood. It is believed that spring cleaning[…]

New Year’s traditions around the world vary widely, but many cultures have their own unique customs and celebrations to mark the start of a new year. Here are some examples of New Year’s traditions from different parts of the world: Spain The Spanish start their new year by eating 12 grapes, one on each stroke[…]

Christmas is approaching and that means pretty decorations, classic Christmas food, family gatherings and parties with loads of music. Before Christmas day, there’s lots of planning to do, from decorations to gifts and menus to plan. When it comes to food, families around the world will have their own classic menu, from roast potatoes to[…]

What comes to mind when you think of Christmas? A landscape covered in snow, freezing cold temperatures, snowman, Christmas trees and Santa Claus? A white Christmas is something impossible when you’re in hot and humid Malaysia, but that doesn’t mean Christmas in Malaysia are less festive. Malaysians love festivals and grab at every opportunity to[…]

Many hands make light work, which is why potlucks are great for Christmas parties at home or office. Just set the table up and it’s practically a help-yourself-kind-of party. But whether you are hosting a potluck or been invited to one, the question “what to make?” lingers in your head. The best potluck dishes must[…]

You’ve just had a full meal, but instead of feeling satisfied, it feels like something is missing. You’re craving dessert instead! Let’s admit it. We love our desserts, and for most of us, eliminating the last course of the meal is the hardest part of any diet. Most of us will start hunting for something[…]