University of Victoria (Canada)
University of Victoria: Chinese New Year
Learn about the celebration of the Chinese New Year. Information is provided on Chinese New Year foods, decorations, taboos, and superstitions.
Scholastic
Scholastic Instructor: The Chinese New Year
How do people celebrate the Chinese New Year? Come and discover more about this fascinating holiday when you visit this comprehensive resource. This site features historical information, activities, fun facts, and more.
PBS
Pbs: Crafts for Kids: Paper Lanterns for the Chinese New Year
A fun way to engage students in learning about the Chinese New Year is to make paper lanterns with them. The Lantern Festival kicks off the celebrations every January.
A&E Television
History.com: The History of Chinese New Year
Discover the origins of the Chinese New Year through the use of video. Also, learn about the traditions and symbols, the food, and the calendar at this site from the History Channel.
Read Works
Read Works: It's Chinese New Year
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about celebrating Chinese New Year. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
A&E Television
History.com: Chinese New Year
The 15-day long Chinese New Year celebration originated from an ancient Chinese legend of the monster Nian.
British Council
British Council: Learning English Kids: Chinese New Year Festival
Learn about the Chinese New Year Festival and its many traditions in this interactive slideshow.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Celebrating the Chinese New Year
During this activity, students will learn about the Chinese New Year celebration, including customs, symbols and their meanings, and roles of adults and children. Following the activity, students will compare the celebrations in United...
Teacher Planet
Teacher Planet: Chinese New Year Resource Page
Great site for lesson plans and activities centered around the Chinese New Year. Find sources on the history of the holiday, traditions, dragon costumes, and clipart.
Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tar Heel Reader: Chinese New Year
An e-book called, "Chinese New Year."
Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tar Heel Reader: Chinese New Year (2)
Discover traditions of the Chinese New Year while scrolling through this e-book.
Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tar Heel Reader: Having a Wonderful Chinese New Year
Peruse the pages of this e-book to see the traditions of celebrating Chinese New Year.
China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group
China Internet Information Center: Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)
An article about how the Chinese celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year or the Lunar New Year.
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Chinese New Year
This teachers' site provides information about the Chinese New Year as well as lesson plans and a link to Chinese New Year superstitions.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Chinese New Year
Kids learn about Chinese New Year. The history and facts about this holiday celebrating the start of the year in China.
Other
China the Beautiful: Chinese New Year
Learn about the Chinese New Year and the Chinese calendar.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Animals of the Chinese New Year
Intended for young students, this lesson on the symbolism, significance, and animals of Chinese New can be easily changed to fit the needs of older students. This website provides several links for further research on Chinese Dragons,...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Animals of the Chinese New Year
Intended for young students, this lesson on the symbolism, significance, and animals of Chinese New can be easily changed to fit the needs of older students. This website provides several links for further research on Chinese Dragons,...
Curated OER
China Internet Information Center: Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)
An article about how the Chinese celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year or the Lunar New Year.
Smithsonian Institution
Tween Tribune: China's Lantern Makers Are Gearing Up for the New Year
Part of the annual celebration of the Chinese New Year is the lantern festival. Tween Tribune tells the story of these traditional symbols of the culture.
CNN
Cnn: Gallery: Lunar New Year 2017: The Year of the Rooster
Fire, fireworks, chickens, roosters and dancing lions filled streets around the world celebrating the Chinese New Year. 2017 is the Year of the Rooster.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: China Prepares to Welcome the Year of the Fire Rooster!
The Chinese New Year begins in late January or early February each year and involves exciting, worldwide festivals and parades to celebrate. 2017 is the Year of the Rooster.
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