Tag: cultural clothing

Am I Becoming ‘Conservative’?

Posted on by Cynthia Cheng Mintz

Okay, I definitely DO NOT identify with the super-right wing, especially the American-style right (how can I?  I’m Canadian!  And I’m pro-equal marriage, too), but more and more, media outlets from the likes of Gawker Media (e.g. Jezebel, etc…) and Salon are annoying me with their super-politically correct perspective.  For example, it seems to me […]

Clothing and the Lunar New Year

Posted on by Cynthia Cheng Mintz

The Lunar New Year isn’t only about food, but clothing as well.  Many people buy complete new outfits – from head to toe – just for the occassion (historically, the new year was the only time people got new clothes).  However, this can be difficult, as the lunar new year always in late January to […]