Chinese New Year
February 7, 2008 marks the start of the Year of the Rat on the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Celebrate the Chinese New Year holiday with great kids' activities and crafts. Also learn about the history and meaning behind Chinese New Year symbols.
Figure out which is your Chinese zodiac animal and discover what famous people also share your sign.
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<h6><a href="http://crafts.kaboose.com/holidays/chinese-new-years/chinese-new-years-crafts.html" class="linkBlue" >Chinese New Year Crafts</a></h6>
<p>Get crafty for Chinese New Year with our collection of creative project ideas for you and your kids. <a href="http://crafts.kaboose.com/holidays/chinese-new-years/chinese-new-years-crafts.html" class="linkBlue" >read more</a></p>
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<h6><a href="http://crafts.kaboose.com/red-envelopes.html" class="linkBlue" >Red Envelopes</a></h6>
<p>This kids craft lets kids give a little luck out to their friends! Make Chinese New Year Red Envelopes as ways to wish people good fortune! <a href="http://crafts.kaboose.com/red-envelopes.html" class="linkBlue" >read more</a></p>
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<h6><a href="http://crafts.kaboose.com/clay-pot-rat.html" class="linkBlue" >Clay Pot Rat</a></h6>
<p>Celebrate Chinese New Year 2008 by making crafts! This kids' Clay Pot Rat craft is adorable and makes for a great holiday gift for family or friends. <a href="http://crafts.kaboose.com/clay-pot-rat.html" class="linkBlue" >read more</a></p>
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<h6><a href="http://crafts.kaboose.com/chinese-orange-tray.html" class="linkBlue" >Chinese Orange Tray</a></h6>
<p>This kids craft turns into an elegant Chinese New Year table decoration! Make a Chinese Orange Tray to share good luck with your whole family. <a href="http://crafts.kaboose.com/chinese-orange-tray.html" class="linkBlue" >read more</a></p>
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<h6><a href="http://crafts.kaboose.com/plum-blossoms.html" class="linkBlue" >Plum Blossoms</a></h6>
<p>For this kids' craft, transform paper into a beautiful plum blossom tree for Chinese New Year. This easy and elegant craft makes for a lovely table display. <a href="http://crafts.kaboose.com/plum-blossoms.html" class="linkBlue" >read more</a></p>
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<h6><a href="http://crafts.kaboose.com/dragon-parade.html" class="linkBlue" >Dragon Parade</a></h6>
<p>Watch your child parade around with pride with this homemade crepe paper dragon celebrating Chinese New Year. <a href="http://crafts.kaboose.com/dragon-parade.html" class="linkBlue" >read more</a></p>
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<h6><a href="http://crafts.kaboose.com/felt-snake.html" class="linkBlue" >Felt Snake</a></h6>
<p>Chinese New Year is the perfect time to celebrate with this felt snake craft. Kids can use it to decorate pens, pencils or whatever they please. <a href="http://crafts.kaboose.com/felt-snake.html" class="linkBlue" >read more</a></p>
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<h6><a href="http://crafts.kaboose.com/fortune-cookie-decoration.html" class="linkBlue" >Fortune Cookie Decoration</a></h6>
<p>You can guess your fortune with this felt Fortune Cookie Decoration, but no peeking! This kids craft is a great table decoration for Chinese New Year or New Year's Day. <a href="http://crafts.kaboose.com/fortune-cookie-decoration.html" class="linkBlue" >read more</a></p>
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<h6><a href="http://crafts.kaboose.com/lantern1.html" class="linkBlue" >Paper Lanterns</a></h6>
<p>Hung as a grouping on a string, these lanterns add holiday pizzaz no matter what you're celebrating. <a href="http://crafts.kaboose.com/lantern1.html" class="linkBlue" >read more</a></p>
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<p class="moreLinks"><a href="http://crafts.kaboose.com/holidays/chinese-new-years/chinese-new-years-crafts.html">More Chinese New Year Crafts »</a></p>
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<h6><a href="http://holidays.kaboose.com/what-is-chinese-new-year.html" class="linkBlue" >What Is Chinese New Year?</a></h6>
<p>Find out what Chinese New Year means, when it starts, and how long the celebration lasts. <a href="http://holidays.kaboose.com/what-is-chinese-new-year.html" class="linkBlue" >read more</a></p>
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<h6><a href="http://holidays.slides.kaboose.com/118-animals-of-the-chinese-zodiac" class="linkBlue" >Chinese Astrology: Animals of the Chinese Zodiac</a></h6>
<p>Figure out which is your Chinese zodiac animal and discover what famous people also share your sign. <a href="http://holidays.slides.kaboose.com/118-animals-of-the-chinese-zodiac" class="linkBlue" >read more</a></p>
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<h6><a href="http://holidays.kaboose.com/chinese-new-year-dishes.html" class="linkBlue" >Chinese New Year Dishes</a></h6>
<p>Learn about foods you can make for a traditional Chinese New Year dinner. <a href="http://holidays.kaboose.com/chinese-new-year-dishes.html" class="linkBlue" >read more</a></p>
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<h6><a href="http://recipes.kaboose.com/international/chinese-food-recipes/chinese-recipes.html" class="linkBlue" >Best-Loved Chinese Recipes</a></h6>
<p>Introduce your family to the most popular kid-friendly Chinese dishes, including fried rice, chow mein, stir-fry, and sweet and sour sauce. <a href="http://recipes.kaboose.com/international/chinese-food-recipes/chinese-recipes.html" class="linkBlue" >read more</a></p>
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<h6><a href="http://holidays.kaboose.com/chinesenyb.html" class="linkBlue" >Chinese New Year Books</a></h6>
<p>Discover great children's stories and Chinese New Year all in one. These colorful kids' books are both enjoyable and educational. <a href="http://holidays.kaboose.com/chinesenyb.html" class="linkBlue" >read more</a></p>
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<h6><a href="http://holidays.kaboose.com/newyear-color.html" class="linkBlue" >New Year's Coloring Pages</a></h6>
<p>Printable coloring pages make for great New Year's Eve placemats or decoration. These various coloring pages for kids are a great start. <a href="http://holidays.kaboose.com/newyear-color.html" class="linkBlue" >read more</a></p>
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<h6><a href="http://holidays.kaboose.com/winter/winter_sports.html" class="linkBlue" >Winter Sports</a></h6>
<p>Get into winter sports indoors! These kids' activities, coloring pages, puzzles and more make for great ways to warm up little fingers. <a href="http://holidays.kaboose.com/winter/winter_sports.html" class="linkBlue" >read more</a></p>
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<h6><a href="http://holidays.kaboose.com/winter/books.html" class="linkBlue" >Winter Books to Read</a></h6>
<p>With the cold weather, enjoy cuddling up with a nice book. <a href="http://holidays.kaboose.com/winter/books.html" class="linkBlue" >read more</a></p>
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<h6><a href="http://holidays.kaboose.com/winter-print.html" class="linkBlue" >Winter Printables</a></h6>
<p>Winter is the perfect time to warm up young minds. Kaboose's winter printable puzzles for kids range from crosswords to word searches. <a href="http://holidays.kaboose.com/winter-print.html" class="linkBlue" >read more</a></p>
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<h6><a href="http://party.kaboose.com/seasonal/winter/winter-party.html" class="linkBlue" >Winter Games and Activities</a></h6>
<p>Snow painting, ice fishing, snowball crafts who knew winter could be such fun? These winter games for kids are great for holiday parties. <a href="http://party.kaboose.com/seasonal/winter/winter-party.html" class="linkBlue" >read more</a></p>
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<h6><a href="http://holidays.kaboose.com/winter/links.html" class="linkBlue" >Fun Winter Links</a></h6>
<p>Learn how you and your family can stay busy with fun winter activities all throughout the snowy season. <a href="http://holidays.kaboose.com/winter/links.html" class="linkBlue" >read more</a></p>
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<h6><a href="http://entertainment.kaboose.com/books/awakening-the-dragon.html" class="linkBlue" >Awakening the Dragon: The Dragon Boat Festival</a></h6>
<p>Celebrate China's Dragon Boat Festival this Chinese New Year with your kids and learn all about its ancient history with the compelling book Awakening the Dragon. <a href="http://entertainment.kaboose.com/books/awakening-the-dragon.html" class="linkBlue" >read more</a></p>
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<h6><a href="http://entertainment.kaboose.com/books/the-painted-wall-and-other-strange-tales.html" class="linkBlue" >The Painted Wall and Other Strange Tales</a></h6>
<p>Explore Eastern culture with The Painted Wall and Other Strange Tales. These 23 fables were written by famed Chinese scholar Pu-Sung-ling. A book suitable for a multitude of ages. <a href="http://entertainment.kaboose.com/books/the-painted-wall-and-other-strange-tales.html" class="linkBlue" >read more</a></p>
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<h6><a href="http://entertainment.kaboose.com/books/tiger.html" class="linkBlue" >Tiger (Five Ancestors)</a></h6>
<p>Tiger follows five young Chinese monks seeking revenge; this young adult book, Tiger Five Ancestors, would appeal to fans of Japanese anime or martial arts. <a href="http://entertainment.kaboose.com/books/tiger.html" class="linkBlue" >read more</a></p>
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