Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year
An Internet Hotlist on China

created by jfitzger
Pinehurst Elementary

Introduction
You will be researching information about Chinese New Year. You may use the following links to help you learn more about the Chinese Zodiac, decorations used, traditions and customs, food, as well as why Chinese New Year is celebrated.

The Internet Resources

Chinese Zodiac

Chinese Zodiac - This site provides you with the different animals of the Chinese Zodiac, the background of each animal, and the legend of the Zodiac.

Decorations

Chinese New Year Decorations - This site will inform you about the decorations used during Chinese New Year and why they are used.

Traditions and Customs

Kaboose More Traditions - You will find more customs and traditions associated with Chinese New Year here.
Kaboose Traditions - This site will give information about traditions and symbols associated with Chinese New Year.
Taboos and Superstitions of Chinese New Year - You will learn what the Chinese believe should and should not be done during Chinese New Year.

Food

Traditional New Years Foods - This site offers the traditional foods associated with Chinese New Year and tells why they are used.

Chinese New Year

Kaboose - You will learn what Chinese New Year is on this site.

15 Day Celebration

The 15-day Celebration of Chinese New Year - This site tells of the events that occur during each of the 15 days during the Chinese New Year Celebration.

Content by jfitzger, jf22656@salisbury.edu
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listchinajf.html
Last revised Fri Apr 10 16:26:37 US/Pacific 2009