In the West, we celebrate the New Year at the end of December and the beginning of January. Many of you and your students are likely looking back fondly on this event. However, in China, the New Year is celebrated according to the Lunar Calendar. This means their New Year begins on 29th January 2025 and concludes 15 days later with the spectacular Lantern Festival.
The Chinese New Year is a vibrant cultural celebration and an excellent opportunity to broaden your students’ understanding of global traditions. This year, we’ll be welcoming the Year of the Snake, following last year’s Year of the Dragon.
To help your students learn more about this fascinating event and enhance their cultural capital, check out the fantastic resources available on BBC Teach. They offer a variety of engaging materials designed to bring the Chinese New Year to life in your classroom.
With this second link you can see what animal relates to the year you and your students were born in so you can find out which animals you are. This is perfect for mixed form groups.
