Happy Chinese New Year, the Year of the Rabbit!

The Chinese zodiac has 12 different animals. This year is the Year of the Rabbit. Since the date for New Year can be in January or February, if your child was born before January 29, he or she is a Rooster. They are known as attractive, sharp, neat, organized and alert. Most of our class were born in the Year of the Dog, which makes them honest, intelligent,  straight-forward and fair-minded. No wonder we have such nice classes!


Here is a sample of a Chinese New Year card that people would send to each other. You can see the lanterns, the fireworks and the lucky red colour everywhere. The children are wearing the new clothes they receive as part of the celebrations. They might also have had a haircut!

These are dumplings which would be part of the big family dinner that everyone would eat together. They come in many shapes. These look a little like purses full of money. One of the wishes for the new year is prosperity.

 Here is a dragon for the Dragon Dance. On New Year's Day there will be many dragon dances for people to see. We are having a little one here, with lots of noise- makers to scare away any bad luck.

Here is another great Chinese dragon, this one on the top of  a beautiful building. Happy New Year!