Influencer Controversy: "No Foreign Holidays" Statement Backfires
Source:Holiday Party /
Time:2026-09-03
In December 2025, influencer Ye Ke faced criticism after saying "Chinese people don't celebrate foreign holidays" during a live stream while wearing a red Christmas outfit and standing in front of a Christmas tree .
The Incident:
Ye Ke claimed during a live stream: "We Chinese don't celebrate foreign holidays"
She wore red Christmas-themed clothing with Christmas decorations in the background
Viewers called out the contradiction
Reaction:
Netizens pointed out the inconsistency between words and actions
Comments criticized her for "using patriotism to attract attention"
The episode highlighted the complex feelings some express toward Western holidays in China
The incident was widely mocked as "hypocritical" and "insincere" on Chinese social media
