Translation Musings: Chinese New Year – what not to buy

As we reach another Chinese New Year, maybe you are thinking of buying someone a new year gift? Here are a few hints for Chinese New Year pressies! DON’T buy any sharp objects. Now, I can’t really imagine a scenario where you would want to buy a sharp object for...

Translation musings: Happy Hallowe’en!

Did you know that, although we maybe think of Halloween as being one of those annoying American imports, with the trick or treating and increasingly elaborate costumes, the word at least comes from the Scots. The Scottish word, even, contracted...

Happy St George’s Day!

Poor old St George – he is probably the least celebrated of Great Britain’s patron saints, but is in fact highly honoured across the world. Click here to revisit last year’s post (time does fly!) or read on… George started life as a Greek...