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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! Chinese New Year is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. 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 Photo by R M on Unsplash Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in Chinese culture. Rooted in ancient traditions, the festival is marked by various customs, rituals, and, most notably, a collection of fascinating stories and legends. These tales This amazing Nian monster story spread like wildfire across China, and people started to practice this ritual, and it became one of the most important festivals of the Chinese people. Nian, by the way, means ‘year’ in Chinese Mandarin, hence the Lunar New Year or commonly known as Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year Rituals 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 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. 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 The Chinese New Year short story. Fee-Ying Liu is a little Chinese girl. On every New Year’s Eve, Fee opens wide the doors and windows of her house as Mama said the old year could then easily leave the house. The Story of New Year Beast by Xue Lin, illustrated by Jin Jie Ye (Snowflake Books) This colourful picture book explains how we celebrate Chinese New Year, and, most importantly, why we celebrate it. Written clearly and accessibly, it helps children understand the meaning behind the festivities and introduces them to the mythical beast of New Year. 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. 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. 1. Short Story Reading: Short Story text; 2. 21 Short Story Activities: Picture Prompt Bell Ringer ; A Bird’s Eye View – One Pager; New Words Gallery; A New Narrator; A Brand New Story; End It Your Way; Swap The Quiz; A Short Story Acrostic Poem; News Article; Resume of a Character; Interview with a Character; Relationship Illustration; The Create acrostic poems for each animal of the Chinese zodiac, highlighting their characteristics. Write a science fiction story set in a future where animals from the Chinese zodiac have unique powers. Write a heartwarming short story about a family reuniting for Chinese New Year, emphasizing the importance of family bonds. Happy New Year! Today I’m celebrating Lunar New Year by offering a beautiful storytime to ring in the new year. What many used to call Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year is actually celebrated by many Asian countries including China, Korea, Vietnam and more. This year we celebrate the Year of the Rat, which is most exciting because I was born 春节快乐 Happy Chinese New Year 2023The Jade Emperor in China decides that there must be a way to measure time. So he comes up with a plan for a Great Race. The Top 3 Chinese New Year Stories: Legends of Nian, Taofu, Door Gods Written by Matteo Updated Dec. 12, 2024 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) is the most ceremonious traditional festival in China, as well as an indispensable part of Chinese culture. CCTV (China Central Television) Spring Festival Gala, shopping online, WeChat red envelopes, fireworks shows, and overseas travel make Chinese New Year more interesting and colorful. You Might Like. Top 3 Interesting Chinese New Year Legends/Stories; 10 Quick Facts about Lunar New Year; How to Celebrate Chinese New Year: Top 18 Traditions #ChineseNewYear #ShortStoriesForKidsSubscribe now for free to get access to new short stories for kids every week: Celebrate Lunar New Year with a rainbow of traditions in this bilingual board book! Hóng is the color of firecrackers! Jīn is the hue of lucky coins. Zŏng is the shade of sweet peanut puffs. Welcome to the festivities of the Chinese New Year, where symbolic gifts, foods, and objects come together in a celebration of beautiful colors. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading YEAR OF THE SNAKE STORIES FOR KIDS 2025.: A Collection of 15 Short Stories For Kids To Learn About Chinese Lunar New Year Traditions: Celebrating Chinese New Year With Fun And Adventure..
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