Scroll or swipe down to find out more about Chinese and Lunar New Year. BBC Homepage. Chinese and Lunar New Year Story The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A primary school assembly framework for KS1, KS2 and P1 - P7 celebrating Lunar New (also known as Chinese New Year). Includes video, suggestions for songs, optional words for reflection and prayer. Chinese New Year Story. Find out how the animals of the Chinese Zodiac decided who would have which year named after them. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. BBC Learning English 2025 Lunar New Year's Special: What is the Chinese zodiac and what's the story behind it? 十二生肖的故事和习俗 According to the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the year of The Lunar New Year is the most important date in the calendar for Chinese people all over the world. Find out more about the celebrations and what kids are looking forward to most about the day. Learn how the Zodiac years were named by the Jade Emperor.Visit CBeebies at to find even more fun games and videos for your pre Discover the cultural significance of Chinese New Year and how it is celebrated in China today. For teachers' notes and more: In this film a yo Chinese New Year is thought to date back to the 14th century BC, when the Shang dynasty ruled. Its origins are steeped in legend. One story says that a monster named Nian , external ("Year Chinese New Year is thought to date back to the 14th century BC, when the Shang dynasty ruled. Its origins are steeped in legend. One story says that a monster named Nian ("Year") attacked Learn about the legend of Chinese New Year in this story for Reception children. Play the BBC Bitesize 'My World' game. game Play the BBC Bitesize 'My World' game. Millions of people across Asia and the world are celebrating the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@bbc.co.uk or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. CBeebies Radio Podcast. CBeebies Bedtime Stories - I Love Chinese New Year. Carlos Gu reads tonight's special Bedtime Story, celebrating Lunar New Year. Strictly Come Dancing's Carlos Gu reads tonight's special Bedtime Story, celebrating Lunar New Year Read the legend of Chinese New Year! Learn key Mandarin vocabulary in this fun story and quiz from BBC Bitesize for KS2 students. A traditional story for Chinese New Year explaining the use of animals in the calendar. A Warwickshire town's first Chinese New Year celebrations planned for this weekend have been cancelled due to the forecast of high winds and rain. The event was due to take place in Rugby town Learn all about the culture of Chinese New Year in this video and interactive quiz from BBC Bitesize for KS2 Mandarin students aged 7 to 11. You can read the full story of Chinese New Year here. 2025 is the year of the Snake! Celebrate Chinese and Lunar New Year with CBeebies. Fun games and quizzes, activities and craft ideas for kids to do at home or in the classroom. A celebration to mark the Chinese New Year is to be held for the first time in a Warwickshire town with a growing Asian population. Follow BBC Coventry X and Instagram. More on this story
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