Video: Chinese New Year Information for Kids | Facts about Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year Information for Kids and Facts about Chinese New Year is an educational video that gives us a small insight to this holiday that has been around for thousands of years. 春节快乐 Happy Chinese New Year 2021

Here are jut a few facts about this holiday that you will watch in this kid friendly video:

• The original story tells of a lion-like monster named Nian that would terrorize Chinese villagers.
• The year 2021 is the year of the Ox.
• These 12 zodiac animals are: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig.
• A popular and traditional food served are long noodles, they symbolize good fortune and a long life.
• A typical new year's dish is Yusheng. This is raw fish salad with rice or long noodles. It is eaten by many on the seventh day of the new year.
• Firecrackers are lit in hopes that they will bring good luck and fortune. I hope teachers, homeschoolers, parents and children find this learning video helpful.

If you want to learn more information on The Chinese New Year come watch this great educational video for kids. Teachers if you are teaching a Chinese New Year unit, this is a great resource for kindergarten, toddlers, first grade, second grade students. #chinesenewyearforkids #factsaboutchinesenewyear #chinesenewyear

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