A few years ago, our neighbor, who is from Hong Kong, introduced us to Lunar New Year for kids. She brought in oranges and other Chinese treats, we read Chinese books, and we created some Lunar New Year crafts. After that session, my daughter and I went to the library to learn more...
Chinese New Year For KidsChinese New Year for Kids shares the most important facts for kids about the major event in the Chinese cultural calendar. Chinese New Year is celebrated around the world by about 2 billion people which is almost 20% of the world population....
There are some rules when observing Chinese New Year. For example, scissors and brooms are banned to stay in the cupboards on the first day of Lunar New Year. These tools are considered to create bad luck for the year to come and brush away the good luck. So better keep scissors and k...
To teach kids about the Lunar New Year, you can: Share stories and legends associated with the holiday Show them pictures and videos of the celebrations Cook and taste traditional foods together Make lanterns, decorations, or red envelopes together ...
Lunar New Year reads for kids Learn more about Lunar New Year traditions with these stories. 1.“Bringing in the New Year” by Grace Lin: Bright colors and simple text highlight the most important traditions of the New Year. 2.“This Next New Year” by Janet Wong: A young boy celebrate...
Chinese Culture for Kids series features TOP Lunar New Year books for children. Lunar New Year culture books take children to explore Chinese culture beyond the surface. Reading takes kids to learn more about family roles, expectations, manners, family values, and more in Chinese culture. ...
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Making dumplings is a great activity for kids! Construct a Dragon Chinese dragons are legendary creatures that bring power, strength, and good luck, and no Chinese New Year parade is complete without one dancing down the street. It takes about 15 dancers to bring a big dragon to life, ...
Superstition has it that the Year of the Monkey is not the most auspicious. Regardless, the Lunar New Year is celebrated with red envelopes, new shoes and traditional food. Heed these dos and don'ts for prosperity and good fortune in the new year.
My mother always prepares ten dishes for New Year’s Eve’s dinner and every dish is a special treat. Fish is a must-have dish. The word for fish in Mandarin Chinese is “yú” and it has the same sound as the Chinese word for “remaining” or “surplus.“ ...