Happy Chinese New Years.
The Chinese calendar uses a different system than the western calendar. Although the western calendar is used in everyday life, the Chinese calendar is used for ceremonial occasions. What do you know about the different calendars of the world? Find out. The Chinese calendar is cyclical. This is in contrast to the linear Western calendar. The calendar is made up of 12 year cycles. Each year is assigned an animal. What is your Chinese animal sign? Find out. The Chinese say that each animal has certain characteristics. You may be surprised at what they are. How are they different than ideas in your country. (For example in the USA we think that pigs are dirty, but in China they think that pigs are strong and that they never give up.) Certain animals are supposed to get along better than other animals. Check out who you are supposed to get along with. Are your friends in class supposed to be compatable?
There are some interesting legends about the origins of the New Years' celebration. Which do you like the best?
How do they compare with legends from your country?
Read about some of the New Year's customs of China such as food and praying to different gods.
Read an on-line fortune cookie. Send a Chinese New Year's card.
Do you believe that you can find your true love through Chinese astrology?
Find out about the big San Francisco Chinese New Year's parade. If you've never gone there, don't miss it. It's a lot of fun.
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