Dear Friend,

Our shelves are overflowing with wonderful new products from China -- apparel, arts & crafts, jewelry, books, ornaments, toys, and more -- just in time for the holidays! Shop now so you can relax and enjoy the holidays like you deserve. Check out our updated Gift Finder and Themes pages to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. If you prefer to shop by catalogue, check your mailbox because our 2007 catalogue is on its way!

Holiday Shopping

The holidays are just around the corner, and ChinaSprout has great gift ideas for everyone on your list. Visit our Christmas Page to browse a wonderful array of products direct from China. Use our Gift Finder and Themes pages to select from a variety of categories and price ranges. Make sure to keep checking back as we are constantly adding new products as shipments arrive from China.

FREE Glass Ornament

To get the season started off right, we are offering a FREE Glass Christmas Ornaments to customers whose order totals $25 or more. To apply the coupon to your order, add the ornament to your shopping cart. When you arrive on the Shopping Cart page, enter in the coupon code 1151704722 and hit the "Apply Coupon" button. After the coupon is successfully added to your order, you will see the message: "Coupon Applied." Offer good while supplies last. LIMIT ONE PER CUSTOMER.

ChinaSprout 2007 Catalog

Our new 2007 catalog is available now. Please be sure to request copies for yourself, friends and family today. Have you purchased products or requested a catalog in the past? Don’t worry, we have you on file and will automatically mail one to you. If you are new to ChinaSprout or have moved, please let us know your mailing address so we can ensure delivery to you.

Stretch Cotton Floral Jacket

Olympics Junior Lettuce Tee

Year of the Pig Greeting Card

Fashion Party

Apparel

ChinaSprout has stylish new jackets, for both women and girls, created with beautiful silk brocade and warm cotton floral fabrics. They will be a welcome addition to any cool weather wardrobe. We also have comfy silk pajamas for mom and a lovely blossom dress for girls.

Accessories

Our newest jewelry pieces make thoughtful holiday gifts. For ladies, we have a lovely charm bracelet and silver pendants, which will touch the heart of your recipient. For men, we have captivating silver and knotted cufflinks to accent a favorite suit. The pretty embroidered mirrors are great for kids and ladies, alike.

Olympic Wear

Show your Olympic pride! We recently added more Olympic gear including tanks and T's for adults and teens. For the little ones, we have rompers, onsies, and short/shirt sets. There's even more Olympic gear for adults and children on our Web site, and we will be adding more great stuff al the way up to the games!

Greeting Cards

We have a wonderful selection of New Year cards to choose from including adorable little piggy cards, decorative paper cut greetings, sentimental red thread cards, and deliciously inspired salutations featuring New Years foods. We also have lovely Christmas cards that spread good cheer with simple Asian elegance.

Toys

ChinaSprout has added fun new toys, just in time for the holidays. We have lots of play dolls and paper dolls for girls, and scary dragons for boys. For rainy days, be sure to check out our adorable ladybug umbrella. Your little one will want to take it along -- rain or shine.

The San Francisco Chronicle wrote, “Letha Hadady, one of the nation’s leading experts on natural Chinese remedies, is leading a quiet lady-like revolution to bring herbal medicines from the Far East and elsewhere into everyday use in American homes.” Read the latest on her blog Letha's Health Secrets.

Holiday Feasting

Make the holidays pain- and gain-free with simple tricks that help you stay fit while celebrating. There are special advantages for slimming during the holidays: A cleansing food may ease tensions and make meeting old friends easier.

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The China Related TV list is compiled weekly by Kirby Bartlett-Sloan. Kirby, an adoptive parent of three Chinese girls, has one of the most comprehensive TV listings of programs on China and from China that are in the English language.

Trip of a Lifetime - China

Follow the Hall family from their hometown of New York City as they travel through China to reconnect with the birthplace of their adopted 5-year old daughter, Cai. Thursday November 23, 2006 10:00pm-11:00pm on TRAVEL - The Travel Channel - China Adoption

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Beijing Sets a ‘One Dog’ Policy to Combat Rabies

BEIJING, Nov. 8 (AP) — The authorities announced Wednesday a “one dog” policy for many Beijing households as part of an effort to eradicate rabies. The official New China News Agency said the limit would apply to nine zones in Beijing."

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"A tree has its root, a stream its source" - Chinese Proverbs

Without our roots -- our family and friends -- we would not be able to stay strong and endure the harsh winds and roaring rapids that we sometimes face in life. We hope that your roots bring you great strength so that you can stand tall in even the face of great adversity.

Your Friends,

The ChinaSprout Team

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