Lunar New Year is celebrated by many Asians and Asian Americans around the world. The lunar calendar has 13 months, so this holiday can fall anywhere between the month of January to mid-February.
Song:
CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR (to the tune of: Row, Row, Row your boat) Cheer, cheer, cheer the year, A new one’s just begun. Celebrate with all your friends, Let’s go have some fun! Clap, clap, clap your hands, A brand new year is here. Learning, laughing, singing, clapping, Through another year.
Crafts:
Lunar New Year streamers: Materials: popsicle sticks, roll or red and yellow streamers. Directions: cut strips of red and yellow streamers, each about 5 inches long. Each child can be given 3 strips of red and 2 strips of yellow streamers, along with a popsicle stick. The child can use tape to attach the streamers to the popsicle stick. The two colors symbolize happiness and good luck.
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