Kindergarten Celebrations: A National Debate
Source:Holiday Party /
Time:2026-09-03
Parents across China are questioning whether kindergartens are appropriately celebrating Halloween, with some calling for boycotts of Western festivals .
Key Concerns:
Over-celebration of Western holidays without cultural education
Schools are helping a business that targets children
Chinese traditions are declining while Western festivals gain popularity
Parental Experience:
Beijing father Yu Shengyuan spends 100 yuan each year on costumes for his 5-year-old son—Ultraman this year, Captain America last year .
Community Response: Some residential communities now organize trick-or-treat experiences with families who sign up in advance to avoid disturbing non-participating neighbors .
