Japanese raw salmon, Chinese brides wearing Xiuhé clothing, Italian tiramisu, Thai pad thai, diamond engagement rings, and the red-and-white image of Santa Claus—many traditions people assume have deep historical roots were actually created less than a century ago. In particular, the Chinese custom of brides wearing Xiuhé clothing has been around for less than thirty years; it originated from the outfit worn by the character “Xiuhé,” portrayed by Zhou Xun, in the 2001 TV drama “The Red Orange.” https://t.co/yjwoeRHDyQ