Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year

​When is it?

• ​Chinese New Year is a 15 day festival also known as the Lunar New Year.

• ​It occurs sometime between January 21st and February 20th depending on the year.

• ​Each year is named for a different animal.

Multiple Choice

How long does Chinese New Year last?

• 7 days

• 30 days

• 3 days

• 15 days

Multiple Choice

What time window can Chinese New Year occur?

• From January 1st-January 16th

• From January 21st-February 20th

• From December 31st-March 3rd

• From December 31st-January 12th

The Legend of ​Nian

• ​Thousands of years ago a monster named Nian would attack villages at the beginning of each year.

• ​Nian was afraid of loud noises, bright lights, and the color red which the people would use to scare him away.

• ​As a result, these are key parts of Chinese New Year.

Multiple Choice

What was the name of the monster who would attack China?

• Zou

• Yin

• Qin

• Nian

Multiple Select

Which of the following ways do the Chinese keep Nian away? (pick multiple!)

• Using the color red

• Setting off fireworks

• Offering tribute to the gods

• Displaying bright lights

​More Traditions

• ​Along with fireworks, lights, and the color red, Chinese New Year also has people clean their homes to get rid of bad luck.

• They also light lanterns and put on dragon dances to bring good luck.

Fill in the Blank

How do the Chinese get rid of bad luck on the New Year?

Multiple Choice

What dance do the Chinese put on to bring good luck?

• Dragon Dance

• Dog Dance

• Lantern Dance

• Rat Dance