Chinese New Year
What is one of the most important celebrations in Chinese History?
The Chinese New Year.
Is food important in Chinese culture?
Yes.
What are dragons seen as a symbol of?
Wealth, wisdom, power, and nobility.
How is this holiday celebrated?
By hanging thousands of lanterns.
How long have the Chinese celebrated Chinese New Year?
Over four thousand (4000) years.
How long has food been important to Chinese culture?
Thousands of years.
What are dragons seen as?
Wise, welcoming, and a sign of a good future.
What do the lanterns mean to Chinese people?
They serve as a way of communication.
When does Chinese New Year usually happen?
At the end of January or beginning of February.
What utensil do most people use in China?
Chopsticks.
List one place dragons are seen.
Palaces
What do the red lanterns mean?
Joy and good health.
How long does the celebration last?
15 days.
What are chopsticks made of?
Wood.
List another place dragons are seen.
In artwork.
what do the white lanterns mean?
Death.
When does the celebration end?
After the first full moon.
What are three popular Chinese foods?
Rice, soybeans, and tea.
*ALL TEAMS*Draw your best dragon (team with the best drawing gets the points).
Best drawing wins.
Which lanterns are the most common?
The red lanterns.