The richly illustrated work guides the reader through the Chinese annual festivals. It reveals that during the Lunar New Year, there is a Chinese Christmas tree in the form of the "Money-Shaking Tree," and the Kitchen God serves as an educational figure similar to Santa Claus, keeping track of the behavior of adults. Comparable to our All Souls' Day, the Chinese Festival of the "Clear Brightness" occurs in spring when nature awakens again. Unlike All Souls' Day, the Chinese Festival of the Dead features many festivities. The Dragon Boat Festival in June, which commemorates the upright statesman Qu Yuan from the 3rd century BCE and protects against the five poisonous creatures, has no equivalent in the West. Our Valentine's Day corresponds to the Festival of the Cowherd and the Weaver in August. On this day, people form...