There are many Chinese-inspired motifs that look similar ... Look for the fence, the bridge, the two doves, the willow tree, and the stream. If it doesn't have this pattern, it isn't Blue Willow.

The literal translation of the Chinese ching is “clean” or ... dead, to a charred willow tree. He buried them under the tree. Out of remorse, Wen decreed no fires were allowed on the ...

Explainer - With a history that can be traced back 2500 years, the festival is about more than just commemorating the dead.

Ancient Chinese, Hebrews, and Egyptians viewed evergreens ... But, medieval Germans are credited with starting the Xmas tree tradition. They brought fir trees inside on December 24.

weeping willow, cedar, flame tree, southern magnolia, London plane tree and Chinese pine. Camphor trees lead the list, chosen by 58 cities, followed by pagoda trees (44 cities) and ginkgo (20 cities).