I like to keep a good stash of art supplies so that I am always ready when my nieces and nephews come to visit. You don’t need allthe things on my suggested art supplies list, but I wanted to share some of my favorites with you. This simple phase is written as “ san nin fai lok” in Cantonese and as “ xin nian kuai le” in Mandarin. Chinese New Year is celebrated across China and by Chinese communities the world over. The date of Chinese New Year varies each year, starting at the end of January or up to the middle of February.

Each year the Chinese New Year changes from one animal to the next. That next year is in celebration of the new animal and the personality it possesses.

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Want to add some sparkle? Add glitter! Crayola has a 25-count set and a 9-count set of glitter glue. The Rabbit is the fourth of the 12 zodiac signs: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep/Goat/Ram, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig Celebrating Chinese New Year can be a fun and exciting way to teach children about another country's culture. The Chinese Dragon is an especially good way to do this, as children love the amazing colours they're usually shown in, as well as the magical stories associated with them. Here at Twinkl, we have a whole host of other Chinese New Year activities for you to use in class. Celebrate by creating your very own Chinese Dragon with our Chinese New Year Paper Craft. It's traditionally believed that Chinese dragons can come in a variety of types. Although in Western culture we usually think of the Chinese dragon as the long, snake like creature shown in these Chinese Dragon Colouring Pictures, there are also pictures and descriptions of them looking more like turtles and fish.

It is said that the rabbit represents the moon. Some believe this is because the shadows of the moon resemble a rabbit, others believe it is because the rabbit has such pure characteristics. Quotes on Chinese New Year Does your child like to paint? Then a set of watercolors are perfect to unleash their inner artist!Tips For Coloring Chinese New Year Sheets What colors are typically associated with Chinese New Year? The Year of the Snake - 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953 Year of the Horse Colouring Picture The Year of the Horse - 2026, 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954 Year of the Goat Colouring Picture Chinese New year 2023, falls on January 22 nd, culminating with the Lantern Festival on February 5 th Each year, a new zodiac sign takes centre stage and is celebrated. It is believed that those born under different signs have personalities similar to that of their zodiac animal. Some years bring good fortune to different zodiac signs, while others will experience misfortune.