The Chinese lunar year is celebrated with rich traditions, food, and family. Along with my book, there are numerous online resources to learn about the history of this important holiday and all the ways you can enjoy it with your own family, friends, and students.
Here are some materials that will help get you started as you plan your lesson or celebration. The printables include craft project instructions for each zodiac animal year that I have in my web archive (a full set of animals can be found in the book). But these project templates are interchangeable with any animal graphic or other artwork.
How to wish someone a Happy New Year in Mandarin:
gōngxǐ fācái 恭喜發財
Decorations
- Spring Couplet
- Lanterns
- Money Tree
- Auspicious Red and Gold
- Oranges and Peaches
Food
- Whole Fish
- Long Noodles
- Whole Chicken
- Tray of Togetherness
- Dumplings
