Kung Hei Fat Choy!
That's Happy New Year in Chinese. 2014 is the Year of the horse. On the Chinese calendar, called Yuan Tan,this new year is 4712. Chinese New year is not always held on the same day each year. It depends on when the second new moon of the winter solstice occurs.This year, Chinese New Year begins on January 31st. It is the beginning of a 15 day celebration.
That's Happy New Year in Chinese. 2014 is the Year of the horse. On the Chinese calendar, called Yuan Tan,this new year is 4712. Chinese New year is not always held on the same day each year. It depends on when the second new moon of the winter solstice occurs.This year, Chinese New Year begins on January 31st. It is the beginning of a 15 day celebration.
Some of the following are good luck foods and customs:
Long, uncut noodles are a symbols of long life and friendship
Giving oranges and tangerines are symbols of wealth and good luck
Check out my website for teachers to see lots of interesting customs and information on Chinese New Year...it's FREE! Click on the link below:
http://www.gailhennessey.com/index.shtml?chinesenewyear.html
Check out my resource-Let's Explore China! Notes, extension activities and links are included. This is a great time of year to introduce kids to the culture of China! http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/China-Lets-Explore-China-520479
Check out my resource-Let's Explore China! Notes, extension activities and links are included. This is a great time of year to introduce kids to the culture of China! http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/China-Lets-Explore-China-520479
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