The Chinese New Year February 19th, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp_tRQ_QVJw
The Origins Also known as Spring Festival Based on the Chinese lunar calendar Honor of Gods and Ancestors New Year begins on Full Moon
Today New Year’s Eve Reunion Dinner (family gathering) Fireworks Cleaning of the house (cleansing) Money gifts in red envelopes Decorating with Chinese poetry Dragon dance
The Dinner New Year’s Eve dinner Family reunion Fish Dumplings Eat at home (most) Sometimes don’t finish their food
Fireworks Public events Large firecracker shows Drive away evil Start at 12:00 pm (afternoon) on New Year
The Lucky Color Red Colors in Chinese culture are important Fights off evil spirits Symbolizes luck Joyful/Happiness Not allowed at Funerals Money is given in red envelops to children and elderly (old people)
Dragon Dance The dragon is a symbol of good luck Dragons are powerful and wise (smart) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJusyaRAq1I
House Cleaning “Sweep” away bad fortune and bring in good luck They remove the old, and welcome the new Decorate houses with lanterns and paper cuttings
Lantern Activity! http://sophie-world.com/crafts/paper-chinese-lanterns