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ISBN#: 978-0-7660-4031-1
$23.93 Library Bound |
Yesterday was the first day of the Chinese New Year. This holiday began more than 4,000 years ago
in China as was a way to celebrate the end of one planting season and the
beginning of another. It is usually
celebrated somewhere between the middle of January to the middle of
February. Lanterns are a part of this
celebration and are used to chase away the old year. Firecrackers are used to frighten away
evil. Every year in the Chinese calendar
is named after an animal; 2012 is the year of the dragon which means that those
born during this year are strong, energetic, and impressive!
Celebrating Chinese New Year, part of Enslow’s
Celebrating Holidays series, is a colorful title that engages grades three through four in
this fascinating holiday. Young readers
can learn more about the different animals each year is named after as
well as the characteristics of those born during that year.
Celebrating Chinese New Year, by Fay
Robinson, also describes the decorations, traditions, and food associated with
this thrilling holiday and is a wonderful way to join in the celebration.
