This video is answering the question of how long is Chinese New Year celebrated.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
Chinese New Year is celebrated for 15 days each year. People in China usually only get the first three days off work. The celebration ends with a lantern festival where lanterns are launched into the sky.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Create a Chinese New Year countdown calendar with 15 days of activities, such as making Chinese lanterns or learning a traditional Chinese dance. - Plan a family outing to a local Chinese New Year celebration or festival, where your child can experience the festivities and traditions firsthand. - Help your child write and send a greeting card to a Chinese friend or family member, wishing them a happy New Year in Chinese. - Encourage your child to learn about other cultural celebrations and compare them to Chinese New Year, fostering a broader understanding of different traditions.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: Lunar Lantern Journey Instructions: You and your child take turns pretending to be on a journey through the Chinese New Year celebrations. Start with a new moon (clap hands together) and celebrate for 15 steps, representing each day. On the third step, have a mini celebration with dancing or singing. End the game by launching imaginary lanterns into the sky (raise hands and make a whoosh sound). Have fun exploring the traditions together!
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Moral lesson: Chinese New Year is celebrated for 15 days, but not everyone gets that much time off. It teaches us to appreciate and make the most of the time we have for celebrations."