Chinese New Year

(On My Own, Holidays)

by Judith Jango-Cohen, illustrated by Jason Chin

Chinese New Year begins each January or February on the first day of the new year in China's traditional calendar. This 15-day celebration is the most important holiday in Chinese communities all over the world. The celebration includes fireworks, costumes, dancers, parades, gifts of "lucky money", family gatherings and feasting, and the Festival of Lanterns. It is a time to remember loved ones that have died, celebrate the past year, and look towards the new year to bring good fortune.

Book Reviews

From Booklist

Gr. 1-3. From the On My Own Holidays series, this colorful book describes the celebration of Chinese New Year, which is also called the Spring Festival. Among the topics discussed are the Chinese zodiac, traditional symbols of the new year, family feasts and traditions for the holiday, and community activities, such as parades. On nearly every page, illustrations depict people of all ages preparing for and celebrating Chinese New Year. A short glossary is appended. Clearly written, informative, and child-centered without talking down to children, this provides a good introduction to the holiday. Another title in the series is Easter around the World. Carolyn Phelan

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