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Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year marks the most important holiday on the calendar in many Asian countries, including China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Korea, Vietnam, and more. It is also celebrated around the globe by people who have come from those countries (or whose ancestors did) and brought their wonderful cultural traditions with them. Celebrations include coming together with family and friends, feasting on traditional New Year's dishes, red decorations, fireworks, dancing, and preparations to bring good luck in the coming year.

Learn more about Lunar New Year traditions through the books and activities featured below.

A New Year's Reunion Read-Aloud Video

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A New Year's Reunion

Lunar New Year is all about reuniting with family and friends. In this beautiful picture book from China, a father who works far away comes home to celebrate the New Year with his family.

Celebrate Lunar New Year With Author/Illustrator Grace Lin

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The Year of the Dog

In Grace Lin's Year of the Dog, we meet Pacy and her family just as they are celebrating Lunar New Year. Get a taste of the book by listening to chapter 2, called "How to Get Rich".

Grace Lin's Lunar New Year Activities

Make a New Year's banner, a (safe!) firecracker, and learn how to draw a dragon. Scroll down the page a bit to find the activities.

Year of the Tiger

This year will be the Year of the Tiger. Get ready with Grace Lin's video on how to draw a tiger. Or follow her steps for making your own Tiger paper cut-out!