A Twist on Traditions

“A tree has its roots, a stream its source.” -Chinese proverb

Everything has origins. We love family traditions because they’re a source of comfort, rituals that have been passed down from one generation to the next. I’m here to offer a twist on some annual traditions:

Instead of hot cocoa this year, try teh tarik (milk tea):


Looking for a quick way to wrap presents? What about a take-out box? One year, I found this and other beautiful designs at Target:


Get a free calendar for next year. Asian grocery stores (Ranch 99 is already offering their version to customers), banks, and other companies often have them in stock:


Instead of a Christmas card…



Send a “holiday” letter. (You can stretch this out to the New Year, or if you’re like me, the Chinese New Year, which gives me even more time.)
Too tired to make holiday cookies?



Use fortune cookies :) If you’re nimble enough, you can even place customized messages inside them.

What personalized rituals do you have?