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Happy Lunar New Year! This year we welcome the year of the Ox!
What is the Lunar New Year?
Going by its other name, the Spring Festival, the Lunar New Year is an annual celebration marking the first full moon of the lunar calendar. The celebrations continue until the final phase of the full moon, usually about 15 days later. This occasion also welcomes and anticipates the upcoming spring season
Who celebrates the Lunar New Year?
The Lunar New Year is a holiday commonly known as the Chinese New Year. However, it is not only the Chinese that celebrate this astrological holiday. Numerous cultures in Asia celebrate this holiday! Vietnam, Korea, Taiwan, Tibet, and Singapore are all amongst those who celebrate.
What does the year of the Ox mean?
Every year, the Lunar New Year rotates between 12 different zodiac animals. This year, 2021, is the year of the Ox. Oxen symbolize good work ethic and trustworthiness.
How can I incorporate this into my classroom?
TeacherPlanet has numerous activities, printables, and lesson plans centered around Chinese culture and the Lunar New Year.
BetterChinese is a Chinese language learning website, but they have fun activities for English speaking students as well!
KidWorldCitizen has great ways you can celebrate and teach the Spring Festival in your classroom.
ABCTeach offers reading comprehension exercises and more.
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