What is this and what do we put in it?
It's a red envelope and we put money in it and give it to others.
Some people will do this before Chinese New Year.
Get a haircut.
What does the color red mean?
good luck and good life
What colors do you see during Chinese New Year?
red and gold
What is she wearing?
It's a qipao, a traditional Chinese dress.
Why do people sweep the floor before Chinese New Year?
To sweep out the bad luck, to bring in good luck.
Now it's the year of the _____________. Next year will be the year of the __________.
dragon - snake
What is this dance called?
the lion dance
What do many families do during Chinese New Year?
They travel and visit family.
What are they?
They're fireworks.
What is this special food to eat during Chinese New Year?
tangerines/oranges
How many zodiac animals/years are there?
There are twelve.
What are they?
They are firecrackers.
What are they?
lanterns
What are they?
They are firecrackers.
What is this special food people eat during Chinese New Year?
year cake
What are these and why do we eat them?
dumplings - to bring us good fortune (money)
What are these?
spring couplets/good luck signs
What is this food people eat during Chinese New Year?
fish and chicken
What is another name for Chinese New Year?
Lunar New Year.
Who are they and what are thry doing?
Family eating Chinese New Year food