About 18 months ago, I married the most wonderful human I’ve ever met. My wife is Chinese, and one of the things I love most about her is how deeply she cares for her family — with love, empathy, and generosity. Since being with her, I’ve learned so much about Chinese culture, especially how birthdays are celebrated differently than in the West. Growing up, my birthdays meant pancakes in the morning and a party in the evening. But for my wife and her family, it’s more about tradition — like enjoying long-life noodles — and there’s less emphasis on parties. One of the biggest things I noticed? Their birthdays move each year because they follow the Lunar calendar — and that has made it incredibly easy to lose track. A couple of times, we missed her relatives’ birthdays by a day or two, and it genuinely upset her. So I decided to build a small app for us — something that could convert between Gregorian and Lunar dates, send me reminders, and help me keep track of her loved ones’ birthdays every year. I showed it to her, and she lit up. She said, “I think other people could really use this too!” I genuinely hope this can help other people celebrate the people they love and care for! I think just a simple message on anyone’s birthday makes them feel loved

Shengri -Lunar Birthday Tracker

Never forget a family member’s lunar birthday

Never forget a family member’s lunar birthday