Chinese New Year
January 26, 2009 marks the start of the Year of the Ox 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.
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Chinese New Year Crafts
Get crafty for Chinese New Year with our collection of creative project ideas for you and your kids. read more
Ox Pin or Magnet
There are 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. One of them is the ox. Make this cute ox pin to wear, or put a magnet on it and hang it on the fridge. read more
Felt Dumplings
These cute little dumplings are a symbol of Chinese New Year. Dumplings are one of the most widely eaten foods during this time of year. read more
Chinese New Year Welcome Door Hanger
Make this door hanger to welcome good fortune into your home this Chinese New Year. read more
Cardboard Tube Red Firecrackers
A common decoration during Chinese New Year is a string of red firecrackers. Some believe that throwing firecrackers scares away evil spirits. Make a string of your own to display! read more
Red Envelopes
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! read more
Clay Pot Rat
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. read more
Chinese Orange Tray
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. read more
Plum Blossoms
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. read more
Dragon Parade
Watch your child parade around with pride with this homemade crepe paper dragon celebrating Chinese New Year. read more
Felt Snake
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. read more
Fortune Cookie Decoration
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. read more
Paper Lanterns
Hung as a grouping on a string, these lanterns add holiday pizzaz no matter what you're celebrating. read more
