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Chinese New Year (Jan 25th)
Resources to help students learn about Chinese culture and celebrations
Chinese New Year is celebrated by more than 20% of people in the world! It’s the most important holiday in China and to Chinese people all over. Here are 21 interesting facts that you probably didn’t know about Chinese New Year.
Students will learn lots of general information about Chinese New Year on this site. There are links to the years in the Chinese Zodiac. As well, students can explore special foods, decorations, and myths about Chinese New Year.
Chinese traditions are experienced by two kids as they prepare to celebrate an evening of fireworks, lion dances and a traditional feast that includes delicious dumplings.
Both dance traditions date back almost more than a thousand years but many people, even Western news reporters, sometimes get the two confused. The lion and the dragon have similar reputations as being mythical, powerful, and auspicious, yet they differ in many ways.
With the spread of Chinese people and culture all over the world, the dragon dance has been brought to every corner of the world where there are overseas Chinese gathered. You might see the Dragon Dance in the town you live in. Learn more about it here!
