Chinese New Year - Year of the Rabbit

2023 Chinese New Year: The Year of the Rabbit


The Chinese New Year is upon us once again! This special occasion is celebrated all over the world by people of Chinese descent. It is also known as the Spring Festival, as it marks the beginning of the spring season in the Chinese calendar.



The Year of the Rabbit is considered to be a lucky year, so we can expect good things to come our way. If you’re looking to celebrate the Chinese New Year with your students here are some fun traditions that you can take part in: 

+ putting up Chinese New Years decorations in your classroom
+ gifting red envelopes full of play money to your students

+ doing a clean-up of your classroom with your students - to let the New Year have a fresh start

+ watching lion and dragon dances on YouTube


What is the Chinese New Year?


The Chinese New Year is a special occasion that is celebrated all over the world by people of Chinese descent. It is also known as the Spring Festival, as it marks the beginning of the spring season in the Chinese calendar. The Chinese New Year falls on a different date each year, but it is always between January 21 and February 20.


Why is the Year of the Rabbit special?


The Year of the Rabbit is considered to be a lucky year, so we can expect good things to come our way. According to Chinese tradition, those born in the Year of the Rabbit are said to be blessed with good fortune, luck, and prosperity.


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