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No matter how you say it, no matter what language you use, Happy Chinese New Year! Happy Lunar New Year! 新年快乐!! 新年快樂, 洋洋得意! Wishing you luck in the upcoming Year of the Goat! Gong Xi Fa Cai (Mandarin) and Gong Hey Fat Choy (Cantonese). I have been asked again this year by the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce to write a poem Here are seven poems to help you celebrate the Chinese New Year with words that resonate. “The Year” by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Ella Wheeler Wilcox’s poem “The Year” reflects on the cyclical nature of time, an important theme in Lunar New Year celebrations, which center the beginning of a new temporal cycle. Use this goat acrostic poem printable as part of a farm topic, or perhaps for Chinese New Year. A four letter acrostic shouldn't challenge the children too much, although goats aren't the easiest animal to write poetry about, perhaps! Characteristics of Chinese New Year Poems. Chinese New Year poems usually have these features: Written in couplets (two lines that rhyme or have parallel structure) Often contain references to nature, especially spring; Use auspicious words and phrases; May include wordplay or puns; Typically have a positive, uplifting message; Chinese New Year Use this goat acrostic poem printable as part of a farm topic, or perhaps for Chinese New Year. A four letter acrostic shouldn't challenge the children too much, although goats aren't the easiest animal to write poetry about, perhaps! We have four printables to choose from, and they might be useful as writing or drawing frames too. Green grass 1. New Year’s Day - by Wang Anshi yuán rì 元 日 New Year’s Day wáng ān shí 王安石 By Wang Anshi bào zhú shēng zhōng yí suì chú 爆竹声中一岁除， The New Year is coming amid the sound of firecracker, chūn fēng sòng nuǎn rù tú sū 春风送暖入屠苏。 The spring breeze has wafted the warm breath with Tusu wine. Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. The Chinese people believe they take on the animals qualities. This year is the Snake. You're charming, mysterious, wise in wisdom, a deep thinker, dynamic speaker, kind of secretive about yourself, you're always ignoring others opinions, you follow your own judgements, which often for Hold the glass of the half-baked Tusu wine, it has no time to celebrate the New Year, and I should use the grass to write the peach symbol of the spring on snow. 3. ‘Chinese New Year’ by Song Dynasty poet Wang Anshi, 1021-1086. The old year has passed in the sound of firecrackers, and the Tusu wine is enjoyed with a warm spring breeze. Celebrate Chinese New Year with this collection of KS1 poems. With wonderful illustrations and easy-to-read poems, pupils will love reading this special collection based on Chinese New Year. Including an acrostic poem, Kennings and Cinquain poem, these are sure to be popular with your KS1 learners. Use them in your English poetry lessons during the 15-day celebration or add them to a Chinese The legend of the 12 animals associated with the Chinese New Year stems from an ancient Chinese poem, which tells the tale of 12 mythical creatures descending from the heavens to assist people in Lunar New Year begins January 22 (Chinese New Year), and this year is predicted to be one of hope. 2023 is the year of the Water Rabbit, which symbolizes prosperity, peace, and longevity. Those born in the year of the Rabbit (2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963) are thought to possess wit, ingenuity, and vigilance. Chinese New Year in 2025 starts on Wednesday, Jan. 29, and lasts until the Lantern Festival on Feb. 12. Goat is the 8th animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac signs, coming after the Horse and before the Monkey. Recent years of the Goat include 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967, 1955, and 1943, with the next Goat year in 2027 (Year of the Fire Goat). It is associated with the earthly branch sign wèi. Chinese New Year Spring festival Auspicious colours Painting town red Reunion dinner Grand celebration Hearts aligned Homeward bound To gather again Good times come around Joy sings Spring chorus; Familiar red packets Laughing faces Jolly feasting: Memory subscribes In love, 2025 is looking exciting and full of potential for the Goat. Tai Yin (Moon Star) will deepen your emotional connections, making this an excellent year for strengthening relationships. If you’re single, this star could bring you a meaningful new romance, especially as the Snake energy favors new beginnings. Happy new year! Wednesday, Jan. 29, marks the Chinese New Year. is also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival. The occasion is celebrated in China and many other Asian communities, and 3 medium garlic cloves, peeled 2 tablespoons packed fresh oregano leaves 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, halved and used in two places in the recipe V. Celebrations and Traditions Associated with the Year of the Goat. The Year of the Goat is celebrated through various festivals and rituals that honor its symbolic meanings. Key cultural practices include: Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) celebrations, where families gather to share meals and express wishes for peace and prosperity. We’ve shared below three of our team’s favourite childhood poems, as well as Chinese poems about love and Chinese farewell poems. We hope you enjoy this list of famous Chinese poems. 3 Chinese Poems All Children Know. In China, there are a handful of famous Chinese poems that children are taught in the classroom and expected to memorize. Chinese New Year poems. Chinese New Year is a renewal time marked by celebrations and aspirations. Poets often captured this spirit in verses that resonate with themes of reunion, prosperity, and nature’s awakening. New Year’s Day《元日》王安石 – Wang Anshi. Chinese: 爆 竹 声 中 一 岁 除 ， 春 风 送 暖 入 屠 苏 。
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