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Entertainment
‘My Filipino lambs’: Mariah Carey shouts out Filipino fans preparing for Christmas
Mariah Carey recently gave her seal of approval to all her Filipino fans who are already preparing for Christmas. What she wrote: On Saturda...
Editorial Staff
New York
NY couple invites group of stranded S. Korean tourists into their home during Christmas weekend
A couple living in Buffalo, New York, welcomed a South Korean tour group to their home during an intense blizzard. On Friday at around 2 p.m...
Isa Peralta
News
Videos of Teslas malfunctioning in below-freezing temperatures go viral
Before you read: Driver of Tesla blames company for deadly crash caught on video in China Multiple stories of Tesla vehicles experiencing ma...
Chandler Treon
Culture
Patrick Shyu sparks debate after calling out ‘Merry Christmas’ as ‘highly offensive’
Former Google and Meta tech lead Patrick Shyu, also known as TechLead, tweeted a controversial statement on Christmas day. “I find ‘Merry ...
Iris Jung
AJ Rafael and Simu Liu’s ‘Have Yourself a White Christmas’ is the holiday classic we’re playing on loop
AJ Rafael and Simu Liu’s “Have Yourself a White Christmas” medley is making a comeback for the Yuletide season — and we’re all for the nosta...
Carl Samson
BTS’s V gifts ARMY his cover of ‘It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas’
Just in time for Christmas, BTS’s V gifted fans with a cover of “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas.” The K-pop star uploaded the...
Singapore
Singaporean couple go viral for announcing Christmas Eve pizza party for lonely people
A Singaporean couple has gone viral for announcing their upcoming Christmas Eve pizza party for lonely people. David Loh and Esther Chua (@...
Red Velvet and aespa gift fans with collab single ‘Beautiful Christmas’
SM Entertainment girl groups Red Velvet and aespa joined forces for the first time for some holiday cheer with their new collaboration singl...
Daniel Anderson
Former Hong Kong TV host ignites criticism for Christmas trees decorated with Hermès boxes
Priscilla Ku Kei-kwan, a former Hong Kong actor and TV host, ignited criticism online after sharing pictures online of her two Christmas tre...
Asian Santa to spread joy at Mall of America in historic first
Mall of America, the largest shopping mall in the U.S., will have an Asian Santa as part of The Santa Experience this holiday season. Alla...
Ke Huy Quan still gets Christmas presents from Steven Spielberg 38 years later
Ke Huy Quan took on his first role at 13 years old alongside Harrison Ford in “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” in 1984. In an interv...
Khier Casino
Music
Lea Salonga covers Jose Mari Chan Christmas classic in new Pentatonix collab
Lea Salonga has teamed up with a cappella group Pentatonix to cover the Jose Mari Chan Christmas classic “Christmas In Our Hearts.” The co...
‘It’s only for foreigners!’: Hong Kong actor sparks outrage in China for celebrating Christmas
Chinese social media users reportedly chastised Hong Kong actor Bobby Au-Yeung for posting a Christmas-themed video online. Season’s greeti...
Bryan Ke
Filipinos, Fil-Ams proudly display parols as symbol of ‘light and hope’ in year marred by anti-Asian violence
Filipino and Filipino Americans show pride in their Asian roots through the public display of parols in a year marred by anti-Asian violence...
Michelle De Pacina
Memes
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...
Ryan General
Opinion
A Note For People Who Don’t Celebrate the Holidays Traditionally
Dear People Who Don’t Celebrate the Holidays in a Traditional Manner, I still remember when I told my college friends that I didn’t usually ...
Leanna Chan
Lifestyle
9 Ways to Be More Eco-Conscious This Holiday Season
With the holiday season comes endless tinsel, gifts, and decorations. And with it, also comes mountains of waste piled as high as a Christma...
Jin Hyun
9 Gifts For Your Favorite Asian Baby Girl (ABG)
It’s the holiday season and you want to find just the perfect gift for the special Asian baby girl in your life! Well look no further,...
11 Gifts Even Your Strict Asian Parents Would Actually Want
Shopping for your parents is no easy task. You probably know them better than anyone else in the world, but somehow it’s intrinsically...
Boba to Pandas: 12 AirPod Cases For Literally Everyone On Your List
Help your friends and family show off their unique personalities with clever and cute AirPod cases. The hottest tech accessory used to be g...
Asia
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...
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&...
Uncategorized
Classic Hong Kong Movie Character is Now the ‘Chinese Santa’ and We Are All For It
A character from a classic ‘90s Hong Kong movie has gone viral on Chinese social media for its resemblance to Santa Claus. Pictures of Oboi ...
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 an...
Elliot Sang
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...
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 Westernize...
Kimberly Nguyen
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 ...
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 fi...
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 America...
Sichuan Aviation College Presents Sexy ‘Victoria’s Secret Christmas Show’ on Christmas Eve
Sichuan Southwest Vocational College of Civil Aviation in Chengdu, in China’s Sichuan Province, put on a “Victoria’s Secret Christmas Show” ...
Chinese Shopping Mall Offers Share-A-Boyfriend Service for the Holidays
These days, people in China aren’t just sharing rides, bikes, and umbrellas; women have started sharing their “boyfriends” as we...
Singaporean Billionaire Saves Christmas for Australian Boy After Thief Steals His Gifts
Tan Min-Liang, CEO and co-founder of massive high-performance gaming hardware company Razer, saved an Australian boy’s Christmas after his f...
Misc
The Best Gift This Year is Definitely This Butt-Shaped Pillow
Has this ever happened to you? You’re just living life, minding your own business, when –suddenly — you remember you haven...
I’m Tired Of Pretending Like Everything Is Okay At The Family Christmas Party
Editor’s Note: Ranier Maningding is a copywriter and mastermind behind the social justice page “The Love Life of an Asian Guy”. The opinions...
Ranier Maningding
Food
Vietnamese People Have a Drink That’s WAY Better Than Eggnog
It’s the holiday season! Exciting! And while all our friends are making gingerbread cookies and drinking egg nog, we’re over her...
Kim Jong Un Declares War on Christmas, Bans Drinking and Singing in North Korea
Kim Jong Un has reportedly banned any “gatherings that involve alcohol and singing” during Christmas in a bid to further control dissent as ...