OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaLunar New Year is a very big and happy celebration! It happens when the moon starts its new year in the sky. Families come together for a special dinner with lots of yummy food, like long noodles and round dumplings.
People decorate their homes with bright red lanterns because red is a lucky color. During the festival, you might see a colorful lion or a giant dragon dancing in the street to the sound of loud drums. Children get special red envelopes from their parents and grandparents with lucky money inside.
- Every year has a special animal friend, like a hopping rabbit or a powerful dragon.
- There are 12 different animals in the Lunar New Year cycle.
- Lunar New Year celebrations can last up to 15 days!
