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That is simplified Chinese for "Happy Holidays." Over 6,000 international students grace the campus of Ohio State this year, 60% of these young people come from China. So where do roughly 3,606 Chinese-speaking individuals go for the holidays, and where might they listen to music or religious services in their own language? The Ohio State Office of International Affairs is hosting a Holiday Celebration open to the public December 4th. The event will feature music from around the world, delicious food and a variety of winter holiday crafts, activities and traditions. All students are encouraged to attend and to bring friends. There is parking available at the venue, and a free bus loop from campus to the event will run from the Ohio Union at 6:45 p.m. and 7:15 p.m., and return from the venue at 9:30 p.m. or 10 p.m. Likewise, Columbus Chinese Christian Church is inviting the public to a Christmas service with music and dramatic presentations in both English and Chinese. That will take place December 19th at 8:00pm at 4141 Maize Road, Columbus, OH 43224. For more on research initiatives on Chinese music and literature at the Ohio State University, check out the MCLC Resource Center website here. And for a taste of traditional Chinese Christmas music, here is a piece called "Christmas Thanksgiving" found on chinahopelive.com.