Free printable Chinese New Year of the Monkey activities, Spring Festival crafts

February 8 celebrates Chinese New Year of the Monkey 2016. Each year in the 12-year Chinese zodiac, a different spirit animal is honored as are people born under that animal sign (in 2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956 and on back through the multiples of 12). Greet each other on February 8 with the traditional Chinese New Year blessing "Gung Hay Fat Choy!" Chinese New Year is part of the Spring Festival and ends with the Lantern Festival. Looking for free printable Chinese New Year of the Monkey activities? Here are CNY crafts, coloring pages, greeting cards, Spring Festival lesson plans, Lantern Festival crafts and more. Print Chinese zodiac crafts, animal crafts, party decorations, CNY games and puzzles and lots more.   Free printable Chinese New Year of the Monkey activities, Spring Festival crafts | Examiner.com

Free printable Chinese New Year of the Goat greeting cards, Lantern Festival crafts

Chinese New Year is Feb. 19, 2015. It's Year of the Sheep or Goat. Here are free printable crafts, coloring and activities to celebrate Chinese New Year. These websites have Chinese zodiac crafts, animal crafts, party decorations, Chinese New Year greeting cards and coloring crafts galore.Free printable Chinese New Year of the Goat crafts, Lantern Festival crafts

Chinese New Year of the Snake Greeting Cards to Print

I confess that since childhood, I've always been fascinated with different cultures. As a homeschooler and teacher I practice cultural immersion with my students. We read books, simulate festivals, listen to musics, explore dress and traditions, make crafts and  sample foods from places around the world. Chinese New Year is a great holiday to explore. CNY, or the Spring Festival (including the Lantern Festival) begins Feb. 10, 2013. It's CNY Year of the Snake. Here are free printable crafts, greeting cards, coloring pages and activities to celebrate the Chinese New Year. These websites have Chinese zodiac crafts, animal crafts, party decorations, Chinese New Year greeting cards and coloring crafts galore. The 12-year rotating Chinese calendar focuses on a different animal of the zodiac. Use the calendar at the left to determine animal year and facts. Wish friends "Gung Hay Fat Choy!" for a happy, prosperous new year! Chinese New Year Printables