Chinese New Years

Chinese New Year

• Traditionally Chinese New Year lasted from the last day of the
• Chinese calendar to the 15th day of the first month.

Chinese New Year

• The exact date of Chinese New Year changes each
• year because it originated in 2600 B.C.
• At that time people followed the lunar calendar.

Chinese New Year

• The Chinese New Year is symbolic of letting
• go of the past and welcoming new beginnings.
• It's a popular time for spring cleaning.

Chinese New Year

• Each year of the Chinese New Year calendar is named after an animal.
• This is a 12 year cycle. Once the 12 year cycle is over the
• animal list begins again.

Chinese New Year

• The list in order is: rat, ox,
• tiger, rabbit, dragon,
• snake, horse, ram, monkey,
• rooster, dog, and pig.

Chinese New Year Animals.

Chinese New Year

• Firecrackers are popular during the Chinese New Year.
• They are thought to scare off evil spirits.

Chinese New Year

• Dragon dances and street fairs are very popular.
• Dancers dress up as lions and dragons and
• perform for onlookers.

Chinese New Year

• This is where I found my information about Chinese New Year.
• http://www.softschools.com/facts/holidays/chinese_new_year_facts/143/