and me, I was born in the year of tiger 2010 yes, i'm 10 years old(now, I'm in 2020!) Log in or register to post comments Submitted by PinkGuitarGirl on Mon, 18/02/2019 - 03:06 Every January or February, when there is a new moon, lots of people all over the world celebrate Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year. Follow the legend of Chinese New Year and learn why people The Chinese New Year is set for 29 January 2025, marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake and bringing in various traditional celebrations. This educational pack designed for primary schools includes resources and activities to help teachers and pupils learn more about this important spring festival and explore Chinese language and culture. My favourite day – Chinese New Year Short story This is my favourite time of year. The Chinese New Year festival lasts for 15 days. At midnight on New Year’s Eve, every door and window in the house is opened to let the old year leave. On the last day we have the Lantern Festival. We carry lanterns in a parade at night. 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. 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. Video, 00:03:22 Celebrate Chinese New Year with dumpling making! Published. 14 February 2021. Top stories. Lunar New Year: Get ready for the Year of the Snake . Comments. 3. My favourite day – Chinese New Year 1. Wha’ he wod? Write the word under the pictures. door window house lantern dad clothes orange envelope money midnight door 2. Fill it in! Watch the story. Write the missing words in the sentences. a. The Chinese New Year festival lasts for 15 days. b. According to an ancient Chinese folk story, the Jade Emperor had called 13 animals to a meeting and announced that the years on the calendar would be named according to the order they arrived in Lunar New Year is usually celebrated in January or February, and it’s a very important festival. Lunar New Year animals . Each year is named after one of 12 animals. There is a traditional story about how the animals were chosen. The Jade Emperor – an important god in traditional Chinese religions – wanted to find a way to measure time. ‘Well done, rat! The first year will be the Year of the Rat and the second will be the Year of the Ox. ‘Look! Here’s the tiger. He’s very tired. The third year will be the Year of the Tiger. ‘The rabbit can’t swim but he’s very clever. The fourth year will be the Year of the Rabbit. ‘Why are you late, dragon? You can fly!’ My favourite day - Chinese New Year Story This is my favourite time of year. The Chinese New Year festival lasts for 15 days. At midnight on New Year’s Eve, every door and window in the house is opened to let the old year leave. On the last day we have the Lantern Festival. We carry lanterns in a parade at night. I like to watch the Lion Dance. The 2025 Lunar New Year kicks off on Wednesday, Jan. 29, followed by the centrepiece parade in Vancouver’s Chinatown on Feb. 2, and wrapping up with the Lantern Festival on Feb. 12. Here’s Lunar New Year traditions seem to have a lot of sacral meaning. I'd love to visit one of these countries some time. I remember in my childhood we would always dress up according to new year's symbol. Not only this, but also we choose tablecloth, napkins, decorations in the colour theme this symbols prefers. On Saturday and Sunday, the museum (51 East Pender St.) hosts drop-ins with new year treat samples, Year of the Snake-themed crafts and Chinese board games. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. The lunar calendar is based on the cycles of the moon, so the date of Lunar New Year is different each year. In China and in many other places, like Vietnam, Singapore and Korea, Lunar New Year is usually celebrated in January or February, and it's a very important festival. Lunar New Year animals. Each year is named after one of 12 animals. Chinese New Year is a perfect time to introduce children to the fascinating traditions and stories of the Chinese Zodiac. The 12 animals each carry unique characteristics, making them an exciting topic for young Chinese learners. Here are some fun activities to help your kids learn more about these 12 amazing animals! What this story is telling us the number of the year. The story did not tell the emperor Jades age. Somehow he must be 79 or 67 or any age you think. Jade the emperor wanted to know his age. You have many favorite animals and you might like them. Most of you even have pets that you love them. Red Envelopes (红包, hóng bāo): Elders give these to younger family members as a blessing for the new year. Don’t forget to say 新年快乐! (xīn nián kuài lè , Happy New Year!). For more customs during Chinese New Year (春节, chūn jié), we strongly recommend you check the video we shared on YouTube. I'm sure you'll learn a lot The New Year celebrations continue for 15 to 20 days, ending with the Lantern Festival on the first full moon of the New Year. Each year is dedicated to one of 12 animals, and it is believed that people inherit the characteristics of the animal in whose year they were born. Macmillan Publishers Limited 2016 Adults/Celebrations: Chinese New Year
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