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The Chinese New Year 2022 is on the 1st of February, however, celebrations take about two weeks. It is celebrated not only in China, but also in Korea, Vietnam, Mongolia and every place with notable Chinese communities. The New Year celebrations are centred around removing the bad and the old, and welcoming the new and the good. It’s a time Chinese New Year's Day is called Guo Nian (过年) in Chinese, which can mean 'celebrate (a new) year' or 'overcome Nian'. The character 年 (Nián) could mean a 'year' or 'the monster Nian'. In ancient times, there was a monster named Nian (年, or Nianshou 年兽) with a long head and sharp horns. It dwelled deep in the sea all year round and The stories date back thousands of years. Read on to learn of a few popular and interesting Chinese New Year myths. The Monster and New Year’s Eve. In ancient times, there was a monster named Nián (年). It usually lived at the bottom of the sea and would come up once a year to feast on animals and humans. Therefore, During the Chinese New Year, most people usually wear red and new clothes, paste the red spring couplets on the door, and set off firecrackers. Later, all these activities became the popular customs and traditions of the Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year Story #6 - the Legend of Setting off Firecrackers in the New Year Free Chinese New Year Stories For Kids This page provides teachers, kids, and families with access to a collection of Free Chinese New Year Stories for Kids! Sharing stories around holiday's is an age old tradition, passed down for generations. We have stories surrounding major holidays' across multiple cultures including Chinese New Year! By the Song dynasty (960 -1279 AD), Taofu was gradually replaced by two pieces of red paper and evolved into today's Chinese New Year couplets. Having evolved from the ancient custom of defeating evil spirits, nowadays Taofu serves as a lucky decoration and expresses people's best wishes for the coming new year. Chinese New Year food preparations also have a lot of significance in the dishes prepared. "Lucky" food items are insisted upon, at the dining table. Part of the folklore belief is that seafood served during this celebration period is supposed to ensure all family members enjoy liveliness, happiness or anything and everything good. Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) is the oldest traditional festival in China, but a few people concern the origin and story behind the holiday. Many existing customs and activities of the festival actually can be traced back to a popular story of the Monster Nian, which helps to explain why and how the festival is celebrated. Chinese New Year Long ago in China, there lived twelve animals. There was a rat, an ox, a tiger, a rabbit, a dragon, a snake, a horse, a ram, a monkey, a roster, a dog and a pig. When the old year was coming to an end, all the animals began to quarrel noisily. Each one wanted the New Year to be named after it. Practically speaking, Chinese New Year is a seven day “Golden Week” holiday, with up to two of these days “made up” on either the preceding or following weekend. Each new Chinese year is named after one of the 12 animal symbols on the Chinese zodiac. The Chinese believe that the animal ruling the year you were born will influence the Chinese New Year Lunar New Year Activities for Upper Elementary and ideas to use with 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. Chinese New Year picture books + more Each Chinese lunar year has a Chinese zodiac sign animal. The Chinese zodiac year's stsarting date is a little different from the Gregorian year. It starts from Chinese New Year. The Chinese zodiac years chart below is provided to help you find out the exact starting and ending dates of the Chinese zodiac years. (This is especially useful for Here are some of the legends traditions, and ancient history, associated with Chinese New Year in Hong Kong. Hongkongers love festivals. After all, this city observes everything from Easter to the Buddha’s Birthday. Chinese New Year is arguably the festival with the most cultural significance in the city. The upcoming Chinese New Year will be the Year of the Pig. However, very much associated with the new year is a fable known all over China and Taiwan, and it concerns an evening several days into the new year when two mice (or rats) have a grand wedding ceremony. As huge as China is, it isn't surprising that there is more than one version. The legal holiday is seven days long, from the Lunar New Year's Eve to the sixth day of the first lunar month. Some companies and public institutions enjoy a longer holiday up to 10 days or more, because in common knowledge among Chinese people, the festival lasts longer, from the Lunar New Year's Eve to the 15th day of the first lunar month (Lantern Festival). Legend has it that in ancient China, there was a ferocious monster called 'Nian', which had horns, lived deep in the ocean all the year, and went onshore only on the New Year's Eve to eat animals and hurt human. As a result, all the villagers would flee to the mountains to escape from 'Nian' on Chinese New Year's Eve. Enjoy fifteen classic Chinese folk tales, including: "Taming the New Year's Beast" — How the Lunar New Year festival came about, celebrated after the ferocious monster Nian was frightened off by sparks, explosive noises and the color red when it came hunting for children and animals. Lunar New Year — which includes Chinese New Year, Seollal in Korea, Tet in Vietnam and more — begins on Jan. 29, kicking off more than two weeks of parties, customs and copious feasts. Usher in the Year of the Snake with workshops, folktales and bao buns. Written by India Lawrence. Staff Writer, UK Tuesday 28 January 2025. Chinese New Year, AKA the Spring Festival, is a Chinese folktales are an important part of Chinese culture and have been passed down for generations. The Legend of the White Snake, the Story of the Monkey King, and the Tale of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl are some of the most well-known Chinese folktales.
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