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 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. 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 (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. 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 Rituals. So, to this day, the Chinese celebrate Chinese New Year by setting off firecrackers, hanging red lanterns, wearing red clothing, and putting up red couplets (posters decorating the main door and walls expressing hope and happiness for the coming year). This Nian legend of the Chinese New Year is also a fascinating 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. Chinese New Year marks the beginning of the Chinese calendar year, and each year is named after an animal. This tale of the Chinese zodiac is an animal story based on the great race. Add it to your collection of short bedtime stories for kids. To this day, the Lunar New Year celebration is centered around removing bad luck and welcoming all that is good and prosperous. Red is considered an auspicious color to ring in the new year. In many Asian cultures, the color symbolizes good fortune and joy. 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. 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 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 Since the mid-1990s people in China have been given seven consecutive days off work during the Chinese New Year. This week of relaxation has been designated Spring Festival, a term that is sometimes used to refer to the Chinese New Year in general. The origins of the Chinese New Year are steeped in legend. One legend is that thousands of years 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 Chinese New Year, also referred to as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival, is one of the most important traditional Chinese festivals and began around 3,500 years ago. This festivity is tied to the Chinese lunar calendar, and it originated as a time for feasting and to honor household and heavenly deities and ancestors. The short story about Nian, the reason behind why the Chinese celebrate the Lunar New Year!Hey there! Mister Yapper here. Today, we travel back in time to an Although the most important dates of Chinese New Year are New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, the celebrations traditionally last 15 days, with each day having a special name and associated activities. Chinese New Year 2024 began on February 10 and lasted for 15 days, concluding with the Lantern Festival on February 24. Lunar New Year Short Film . Panda also debuted a new . short story titled “The Invitation,” showcasing its family-focused yet playful Lunar New Year message: “Have you eaten yet?” The common expression of care and love in Asian cultures is brought to life in this cheeky short film that features beloved aunties, cultural touchpoints 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.
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