Chinese New Year

Social Studies This week we celebrated the Chinese New Year! We compared the Chinese New Year with Rosh Hashanah, seeing some similarities and differences in food, clothing, music, and symbolism. We ate oranges because for the Chinese New Year they symbolize wealth and good luck. We also made “good fortune” mobiles with Chinese characters that mean happiness, and good luck coins. See if there are any Chinese New Year celebrations in your neighborhood, you might be able to see some fireworks! Reading What is more relaxing than hot peppermint tea and a good book on a chilly day? The second...