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English
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The Chinese New Year is a time to celebrate renewal and fresh beginnings. In America, this holiday has become an important and exciting cultural tradition. Teaches readers about the history and pastimes associated with the Chinese New Year, as well as what they can do to commemorate the day.
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Publisher
National Geographic
Language
English
Description
"For two joyous weeks red is all around. The color represents luck and happiness. Children receive money wrapped in red paper, and friends and loved ones exchange poems written on red paper. The Chinese New Year is also an opportunity to remember ancestors, and to wish peace and happiness to friends and family. The holiday ends with the Festival of Lanterns, as many large communities stage the famous Dragon Dance. Fireworks, parades, lanterns, presents,...
12) Lunar New Year
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Series
Publisher
Little Simon, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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"Introduces Lunar New Year, describing the food, decorations, and activities of the holiday." --
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
After chasing the special rice cake, Nian Gao, that their mother has made to celebrate the Chinese New Year, three poor brothers share it with an elderly woman and have their generosity richly rewarded.
14) Chinese New Year
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Language
English
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"An introduction to Chinese New Year that discusses the Chinese calendar, parades, special foods, traditions, and more."--
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Series
Aunties ; 3
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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"After an ultra-romantic honeymoon across Europe, Meddy Chan and her husband Nathan have landed in Jakarta to spend Chinese New Year with her entire extended family. Chinese New Year, already the biggest celebration of the Lunar calendar, gets even more festive when a former beau of Second Aunt's shows up at the Chan residence bearing extravagant gifts--he's determined to rekindle his romance with Second Aunt and the gifts are his way of announcing...
17) Chinese New Year
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Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Chinese New Year. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
18) Chinese New Year
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Series
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Chinese New Year begins each January or February on the first day of the new year in China's traditional calendar. This 15-day celebration is the most important holiday in Chinese communities all over the world. The celebration includes fireworks, costumes, dancers, parades, gifts of lucky money", family gatherings and feasting, and the Festival of Lanterns. It is a time to remember loved ones that have died, celebrate the past year, and look towards...
