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.
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: 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.
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: Chinese New Year
The 15-day long Chinese New Year celebration originated from an ancient Chinese legend of the monster Nian.
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.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Celebrating the Chinese New Year
During this lesson, students will learn about the Chinese New Year celebration, including customs, symbols and their meanings, and roles of adults and children. Following the lesson, students will compare the celebrations in United...
Scholastic
Scholastic: New Year Celebrations Around the World
Read about New Year's celebrations of cultures throughout the world. Find out when the new year begins for many cultures and religions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Utah State University
Teacher Link: Celebrations: A Resource Guide for Teachers
TeacherLINK at Utah State University offers a wealth of topics and project information on celebrations held throughout the world. Click on "Topics and Authors," to access a long list of available lesson plans on a variety of...
Youngzine
Youngzine: Asia to Welcome Year of the Rooster
Find out about the Chinese calendar, or the Lunar Calendar, and the celebrations that accompany this tradition.
Other
Christmas Around the World: Christmas in China
A brief description of Chinese Christmas celebrations, as well as the celebration of the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival.
Can Teach
Can Teach: Songs and Poems
This site features an extensive list of poems and songs for every event during the school year. Explore the seasons, colors, holidays, and more.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Oregon
This site provides facts on the state of Oregon. Did you know there used to be a volcano in Oregon?