Chinese New Year

1
Chinese New Year
Technology Integrated Product
2
Social Studies Grade 3
TEKS Objectives Culture. The student
understands ethnic and/or cultural celebrations
of the United States and other nations. The
student is expected to (A)  explain the
significance of selected ethnic and/or cultural
celebrations in Texas, the United States, and
other nations such as St. Patrick's Day, Cinco de
Mayo, and Kwanzaa and (B)  compare ethnic and/or
cultural celebrations in Texas, the United
States, and other nations.
3
Gung Hay Fat Choy!

• This means Happy New Year in Chinese. All
  over China, people greet one another with these
  happy words.
• The date for the Chinese New Year is
  determined by the Chinese lunar calendar.
• Chinese New Years day is the first day of
  the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar.

4
Chinese New Year Traditions

• Chinese New Year is full of traditions. Some of
  these include housecleaning which symbolizes
  out with the old, in with the new, arrangements
  of spring flowers are brought in to the home, and
  people pray to their ancestors.

5
On New Years Day

• On this day, visiting of family members
  begins. Guests usually bring gifts that consist
  of fruits and cakes.
• The guests are greeted with a tray of
  sweetmeats called Chuen-Hop, this means tray of
  togetherness.

6
Chinese New Year Parade
The biggest part of the Chinese New Year is the
dragon parade. Lanterns light up the sky and
fireworks are displayed. A marching band plays
before the grand entrance of the dragon. Here he
comes..
7
Family Traditions and Cultures

• What are some Chinese family traditions?
• Can you name some of your family traditions?
• How is the Chinese New year different from ours?

8
Credits

• Brown Tricia, Chinese New Year
• Henry Holt and Company, New
• York
• http//www.chineseastrology.com/wu/whatname.html