Lunar New Year

• Lunar New Year
• 4th Grade

Lunar New Year

Yesterday was the Lunar New Year!

What do you think the
Lunar New Year is?

It's the year of the RABBIT!

The Rabbit is the fourth of all zodiac animals. Legend has it the Rabbit was proud—arrogant even—of its speed. He was neighbors with Ox and always made fun of how slow Ox was. One day, the Jade Emperor said the zodiac order would be decided by the order in which the animals arrived at his party. Rabbit set off at daybreak. But when he got there, no other animals were in sight. Thinking that he would obviously be first, he went off to the side and napped. However, when he woke up, three other animals had already arrived. One of them was the Ox he had always looked down upon

Other characteristics 

-Rabbits are earnest- they ask to be treated the way they treat others

-In Chinese culture, rabbits represent the moon

-Rabbit has a quiet personality but they are workings steadily towards their goals. They make good scholars.

What are some characteristics
of the Rabbit?

Lunar New Year rules

During the celebrations, there are rules that people have to follow. These include things like don't say negative words, don't break glass, don't clean or sweep, avoid taking medicine, and don't give New Year blessings to someone still in bed.

                                  Clothes

                                                  Tang

                                        Cheongsam

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Why does the start of the Lunar New Year change each year?

01:20

What are some characteristics of the Chinese New Year?

01:33

What kind of flowering tree is planted during the Lunar New Year in Vietnam?

1. Cherry blossoms
2. Apple
3. Peach
4. Orange

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What is the Lunar New Year called in South Korea?

1. Tết
2. Lunar New Year
3. Chinese New Year
4. Soellal

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Why are straw torches lit during the Tibet Lunar New Year celebrations?

02:07

What is included on the tray of food in Indonesia?

02:17

Why do they clean the house and get rid of any extra trash/things in Taiwan?

1. It removes bad luck in the house
2. A clean house is nice
3. It is a family activity

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Why do you think there are so many different ways to celebrate?

China

Vietnam

South Korea

Red is an important color

Called Tết

Plant peach trees

Eat foods like dumplings

Called Seollal

Listen to old stories

Tibet

Indonesia 

Taiwan

clean house to remove bad luck

Give gifts like money or fruit

Called Losar

Light straw torches to scare evil  sprits away

Called Imlek

Eat from a tray of togetherness

What did you learn?

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