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Asian American History 101


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Dec 18, 2023

Filipino DecorationsWelcome to Season 3, Episode 49. Christmas is a holiday that can be celebrated in a religious or secular way. So how is it celebrated in Asia and the Pacific Islands? In this episode, we discuss some of the unique traditions and foods you might find in countries across Asia, Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. Some of them are pretty interesting and fun.

korean santa

We spend a little more time talking about the Philippines because they LOVE Christmas! In our recurring segment, we introduce a new one called The AAHistory101 Holiday Gift Guide. Looking for that gift for a special someone that is also supporting the API community? In addition to streaming services that have API content like Max, AppleTV+, Netflix, and Disney+, we talk about some specific gifts including:

shaka santa and tutu mele

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Segments

  • 00:25 Do you celebrate Christmas?
  • 02:43 Christmas Traditions in Asia and the Pacific Islands
  • 30:28 The AAHistory101 Holiday Gift Guide

tropical christmas tree