35+ Chinese New Year Resources for Kids – Traditions, Food, Activities, Gift Guides
Chinese New Year is the biggest holiday in China. You could say it’s equivalent to Christmas here in the United States. The celebration for Chinese New Year lasts 15 days. During this time, most businesses in China close during this duration so that people can spend time with their families.
Traditions abound with symbolic food and activities. It’s important to follow these traditions to properly usher out the old year and usher in the new year with plenty of good luck.
Below are over 35 Chinese New Year resources from multicultural family bloggers. Need an overall of this holiday? Check out the posts under the header “Chinese New Year Traditions & More.” Other categories below cover crafts and activities, food, gift guides, and the expat experience in China.
Read on to find more Chinese New Year resources so you and your family can learn more about this important holiday and how to celebrate it!
CHINESE NEW YEAR TRADITIONS & MORE
- 50 Unbelievable Facts About Chinese New Year by Bicultural Mama
- 130 Most Popular Greetings for Chinese New Year by Bilingual Kidspot
- A Lesson Plan for Chinese New Year With Props and Stories by Kid World Citizen
- Celebrating the Spring Festival in China by Varya Sanina-Garmroud for Multicultural Kid Blogs
- Chinese New Year Family Traditions by Happy Go KL
- Chinese New Year Resources & Activities by Globe Trottin’ Kids
- Chinese New Year Symbols and Important Elements by Becky Morales for Multicultural Kid Blogs
- Learning About Chinese New Year Traditions – It’s Never Too Late by Bicultural Mama
- Preparing for Chinese New Year by Marie-Claude for Multicultural Kid Blogs
- What NOT to do Over Chinese New Year by Bicultural Mama
- Why I Pass Down Chinese New Year Traditions to My Children by Bicultural Mama
CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES
- 15 Chinese New Year Crafts: Preschool Through Elementary by Kid World Citizen
- 16 Children’s Books About Chinese New Year by Colours of Us
- 20+ Fun and Educational Chinese New Year Crafts for Kids by CHALK Academy
- A Culture Party Celebrating Chinese New Year for Kids by De Su Mama
- Art Around the World: Puhui Chinese New Year Posters by Lana Jelenjev for Multicultural Kid Blogs
- Chinese New Year Books, Audiobooks, and Workbooks for Kids by CHALK Academy
- Chinese New Year Drum Craft for Kids by De Su Mama
- Chinese New Year for Kids Lesson Plan and Worksheets by Monica Olivera Hazelton for Woo! Jr.
- Chinese New Year Recipes, Crafts, and Activities by Bicultural Mama
- Chinese New Year YouTube Videos for Kids in Mandarin Chinese by CHALK Academy
- Chinese Zodiac Game for Chinese New Year by All Done Monkey
- Cultural Playdate: Celebrating Chinese New Year by Discovering the World Through My Son’s Eyes
- Happy Chinese New Year! Ideas on How to Celebrate by Crafty Moms Share
- How to Make DIY Chinese Paper Lantern by Raising World Children
FOOD
- The Symbolism of Chinese New Year Foods by Bicultural Mama
- Chinese New Year Cake Recipe by Bicultural Mama
- Chinese Soup Dumplings (Xiǎo Lóng Bāo): What They Are and How to Eat by Bicultural Mama
- Eleven Chinese Foods That Are Not Really Chinese by Bicultural Mama
- Long Life Noodles for Chinese New Year by Chrissy Jee for Multicultural Kid Blogs
GIFT GUIDES
- Chinese New Year Gift Guide for Kids by Bicultural Mama
- Chinese-Themed Gifts for Kids by Bicultural Mama
- Popular Gift Ideas for Chinese New Year by Creative World of Varya
- Ultimate Gift Guide for Kids Learning Chinese: Cultural, Educational, and Fun Toys by CHALK Academy
THE EXPAT EXPERIENCE
- Chinese New Year: An Expat’s Experience by Creative World of Varya
- Things to Do in Shanghai for Expats During Chinese New Year by Bicultural Mama
Multicultural Kid Blogs Chinese New Year Series
Now that you’ve found all these great Chinese New Year resources from the bloggers above, check out the blogs below who are participating in Multicultural Kid Blog’s annual Chinese New Year Series. Happy New Year!
新年快乐!
Welcome to our fifth annual Chinese New Year blog hop! Lunar New Year, more commonly known as Chinese New Year, starts on February 5. It is the beginning of the Year of the Pig, and we have lots of great ideas for celebrating it with kids! Don’t miss our series from last year, 2017, 2016, and 2015, and you can find even more on our Chinese New Year Pinterest board:
Participating Blogs
Miss Panda Chinese on Multicultural Kid Blogs: 12 Chinese Animal Birth Signs
Bicultural Mama: 35+ Chinese New Year Resources for Kids