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I don't know if there is a translation for Boxing Day since it doesn't exist in China yet. Even John and Greg didn't know what it was until I told the... Read more
There are yellow (黄) poinsettias(圣诞花) as well. Red (红) poinsettias (圣诞花) are everywhere in the US during 圣诞节. Perhaps in the west or warmer climes, th... Read more
这儿 and 这里 has the same meaning... 儿 sound is especially used around Beijing/Northern China.. You can find some other similar examples: 哪儿 － 哪里 玩... Read more
我答应。Mistletoe is an obligate tree parasite, meaning it has to get it's nutrients from a tree. Read more
Ni kanguo liu bai daishu ma? Read more
I was in Sydney in late Dec., 2000. It was the first time I ever saw “圣诞老人穿游泳衣！" Read more
In medieval England, at least, Christmas was celebrated from Christmas Eve to Epiphany, January 5. My company gives us Dec 24 through Jan 1 off.... Read more
"喂!" 斯克罗吉用他年迈，刻薄的声音说，"你这么晚才来是什么意思？" "hallo!" said Scrooge in his old, hard voice, "What do you mean by coming here so late?" "先生，很抱歉" 鲍勃 说. "我... Read more
History of the poinsettia may surprise you http://www.stcharleschristmas.com/poinsettia.htm Read more
It wouldn't be appropriate for a person of lower social status to say 隨意 in response to a person who has the higher social status. It would be serious... Read more