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Presented byMrs. Spar’s Class
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Xin nian hao! This is the Chinese greeting for the New Year celebrated in the beginning of the year.
It simply means “Happy New Year.”Taylor
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New Year is special because every Chinese person celebrates the New Year holiday.
MaryElena
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To welcome visitors to their home, many families put out a special tray of food known
as the Tray of Togetherness. Amber
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Chinese New Year has been celebrated for more than 4,000 years. It grew out of the ancient celebration marking the end of the winter and the beginning of
the spring. Robbie
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The Chinese New Year celebration gives the Chinese people a chance to renew friendships, plan for the year ahead, and celebrate their Chinese heritage. Lauren
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On New Year’s Day, Chinese families setup an alter in the house. They place
things that have special meaning to them on the alter..
Samantha
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A three–day Lantern Festival ends the Chinese New Year celebration in China.
People hang lanterns in the streets which are made of paper, glass, or silk.
Tiana
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One of the most important New Years traditions is honoring ancestors. Honoring those family members is an important part
of the celebration.Matthew H.
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On the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve every door in the house and windows have to
be open to allow the old year out.Jordyn
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On New Year’s Day, families break the seals on their doors. They open their doors to let in
good luck. Karl
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Red clothing is preferred on New Years Eve, because red is considered a bright happy color
sure to bring the wearer a sunny and bright future.
Karl
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On the first day of the Chinese New Year family and friends go visiting. They bring oranges,
tangerines, and sweets for gifts.Daniel
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On New Year’s Eve, all brooms, brushes, dusters, dust pans and other cleaning
equipment are put away. The entire house is cleaned before New Year’s Eve to allow
the good luck to enter into the family’s house.
Jenny
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In China, New Year is the most important holiday, however, it is observed all over
the world.Brendan
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Chinese children are
given money in red Envelopes at New Year’s
time, similar to the way children
receive holiday presents.
Christian
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People born in the year of the Ox are considered to be patient, soft spoken,
and inspire confidence in others. People born under the Ox are mentally
and physically alert.Lindsay
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The Lion Dance has been an important tradition in China since
100 A.D. Chelsea
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The Chinese New Year’s parade is an opportunity for the Chinese community to
share its culture with everyone.
Ryan
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Chinese families decorate their houses for the New Year by hanging up red and yellow banners
called scrolls. On the scrolls they write good wishes for the family.
Matthew Z
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