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· Bryan Ke
New Jersey mom spent over $10,000 on 3,000 Christmas gifts for needy kids
After hearing that a variety store would be going out of business, a New Jersey mom spent more than $10,000 to buy over 3,000 toys and other items to donate to children during the holiday season. The spirit of giving: Christine Bae’s charitable idea came to her after she took…
· Elizabeth Lee
‘The opposite of cancel culture’: Final Bow for Yellowface helps update a Christmas tradition
Seemingly part of every dancer’s upbringing and end-of-year routine, “The Nutcracker” is a ballet interpreted annually by local schools and esteemed companies across the globe. With its melting pot of a second act, there is perhaps no more iconic American Christmas tradition.…
· Ryan General
The Chinese-Filipino singer who symbolizes the Philippines’ three-month-long Christmas celebration
September’s arrival means two things for many Filipinos: the holiday season is fast approaching, and memes featuring Chinese-Filipino singer Jose Mari Chan, 76, will be everywhere. Here come the memes Altered images and online jokes featuring the beloved singer have…
· Carl Samson
Netflix Executive Producer Allegedly Killed By Poisoned Tea on Christmas Day
An executive producer for an upcoming Netflix show has died after allegedly being poisoned by a co-worker in China. Lin Qi, 39, who had been working on the studio’s adaptation of “The Three-Body Problem,” was also the founder, chairman and chief executive officer of…
· Ryan General
Disney’s New Christmas Ad Has Filipinos Everywhere Sobbing
A touching new advertisement from Disney features a Filipino family celebrating Christmas traditions across generations. Universal family love: The ad captures Filipino tradition and features themes that are universally recognizable.
· Jin Hyun
12 Gifts For Your Matcha-Obsessed Friend This Christmas
Matcha lattes have been all the rage lately, with the beverage taking over cafe chains all over the world. Matcha, which can literally be translated to “powdered tea,” is harvested from high-quality tea leaves and offers more health benefits as it involves ingesting the actual…
· Bryan Ke
Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding’s Holiday Rom-Com ‘Last Christmas’ Conjured ‘Spooky’ Fan Theories
“Last Christmas,” a new holiday-themed romantic comedy that stars “Crazy Rich Asians” actor Henry Golding and “Game of Thrones” actress Emilia Clarke, looks like something we’re going to fa-la-la-la-love.
· Jin Hyun
Asians Reveal The Most Hilarious Christmas Gifts They Got From Their Parents
Asian parents always have their unique ways of doing things, especially when it comes to Christmas gifts. As their children, we may not have always gotten the toys we wanted as children, but looking back, we’ve got some hilarious stories to share. From cans of coconut milk to…
· Ryan General
Women Dressing Up as Santa Claus is a Huge Part of Japanese Christmas
Much like the Holiday-themed parties and KFC chicken feasts, young Japanese women wearing Santa Claus outfits have become a staple of Japan’s Christmas tradition. さあ明日はクリスマスイーブ🎄 ということで #ダラムS1 に サンタコス🎅🏻でお邪魔するお💓
· Bryan Ke
Priest at Viet American Church Goes Viral for Riding Hoverboard During Christmas Mass
Priests don’t often get much publicity especially during mass, but one priest garnered attention online after being filmed entering his church in style on what appears to be a hoverboard. The priest, only identified as Father Tom, became internet famous after Twitter user Vynnlo…
· Elliot Sang
Jet Li Posts Rare Instagram Pic With His Daughters for Christmas
Film star Jet Li is known to keep his children out of the spotlight; however, this Christmas, Li graced Instagram with a photo of himself and his two daughters at his side. https://www.instagram.com/p/Brz1DgPHDZJ/
· Ryan General
Jay Chou’s Wife Gifts Him a $324K Lamborghini SUV For Christmas
Taiwanese star Jay Chou received a $324,000 Lamborghini SUV for Christmas from his wife Hannah Quinlivan.
· Leanna Chan
Remembering the 1996 ‘Hey Arnold!’ Christmas Special That Made Asian Americans Cry
Children’s holiday specials are usually filled with cheer, Yuletide mischief, and light-hearted conundrums. However, this wasn’t the case for the 1996 “Hey Arnold!” Christmas special that broke our hearts and still stays relevant today.
· Kimberly Nguyen
How These 6 Asian Countries Celebrate Christmas
Christmas for many Asians is all about spending time with family and friends, and the celebration comes in a variety of ways. The Westernized version of Christmas has been copied by other countries in Asia, with Santa Claus being a big factor during the celebrations. The holiday…
· Ryan General
Man Who Claims He Started Japan’s KFC for Christmas Tradition Says It Was Built On a Lie
Each year, KFC Japan makes millions of dollars during the Christmas season due to a tradition store manager Takeshi Okawara made popular in the 1970s. Nearly half a century later, Okawara is now saying that the tradition of eating fried chicken on Christmas was all built on a…
· Jin Hyun
Tell Us How Your Asian Family is Spending Christmas and We’ll Tell You What 2019 Has In Store For You
Asian families usually do Christmas a little differently with each family putting their unique touch on the festive holidays. But did you know we can determine what your 2019 will be like just from how you spend the holiday season? Take this quiz to find out how great, or not so…
· Jin Hyun
17 Perfect Gifts For Your Boba Obsessed Friend This Christmas
Christmastime is upon us which means it’s officially the most wonderful time of the year. But with it comes the stress of trying to find the perfect presents for your friends and family members. Lucky for you, if any of the people you’re shopping for can’t go a single day…
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh to Star Alongside Henry Golding in ‘Last Christmas’
Malaysian actress, Michelle Yeoh, joins her fellow “Crazy Rich Asians” star, Henry Golding, in the Paul Feig-directed comedy “Last Christmas.” The movie, which will feature the music of George Michael and his song of the same title, is scheduled for release on Nov. 15 next year,…
· Bryan Ke
Zimbabwean Family Spends Christmas at Bangkok Airport After Being ‘Stranded’ for 3 Months
A family of four from Zimbabwe spent their holidays in the departure lounge of Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, after being stranded there for nearly three months. News about the family was brought to light after an employee at the airport, Kanaruj Artt…
· Ryan General
KFC Japan Makes $53 Million During Christmas Weekend
The uniquely Japanese tradition of feasting on some Kentucky Fried Chicken on Christmas brought in over $53 million in sales for the American fast food restaurant over the holiday weekend. KFC is extremely popular in Japan during the holidays that many place their orders for the…