In this holiday season many families gather around traditional meals to celebrate. Sharing food that has cultural significance from recipes passed down through the generations. One fascinating aspect of the American landscape is the (across the board) popularity of Chinese food on Christmas Day. Lillian Li sheds light on this phenomenon in her article, Nothing Is More American Than Chinese Food on Christmas. She explores the history of cultural diversity during a time in American history of great segregation, all centered around the Chinese restaurant. During this time, many were open on Christmas because early immigrants from China were not Christian and saw no reason to miss a day of business. What started as a simple monetary decision has made Chinese food part the Christmas, American fabric.