Chinese New Year Information for Kids | Facts about Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year Information for Kids and Facts about Chinese New Year is an educational video that gives us a small insight to this holiday that has been around for thousands of years. 春节快乐 Happy Chinese New Year 2021 Here are jut a few facts about this holiday that you will watch in this kid friendly video: * The original story tells of a lion-like monster named Nian that would terrorize Chinese villagers. * The year 2021 is the year of the Ox. * These 12 zodiac animals are: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. * A popular and traditional food served are long noodles, they symbolize good fortune and a long life. * A typical new year’s dish is Yusheng. This is raw fish salad with rice or long noodles. It is eaten by many on the seventh day of the new year. * Firecrackers are lit in hopes that they will bring good luck and fortune. I hope teachers, homeschoolers, parents and children find this lea