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Chinese NewChinese New
YearYear
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Story Behind LunarStory Behind Lunar
New Year CelebrationNew Year Celebration
Thousands of years ago, thatwas ravaged by an evil monsterone winter's eve. The followingyear the monster returned andagain ravaged the village. Before
it could happen a third time, thevillagers devised a plan to scarethe monster away. Red bannerswere hung everywhere; the colorred has long been believed toprotect against evil. Firecrackers,drums and gongs were used tocreate loud noises to scare the
beast away. The plan worked andthe celebration lasted severaldays during which people visitedwith each other, exchanged gifts,danced and ate tasty food.
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Chinese New YearChinese New Year
Chinese New Year
starts with the New
Moon on the first day of
the lunar new year and
ends on the full moon
15 days later. It is
celebrated by Chinese
communities across theglobe
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Chinese ZodiacChinese Zodiac According to Chinese legend, the twelve animals quarreled
one day as to who was to head the cycle of years. The godswere asked to decide and they held a contest: whoever wasto reach the opposite bank of the river would be first, andthe rest of the animals would receive their years accordingto their finish.
All the twelve animals gathered at the river bank andjumped in. Unknown to the ox, the rat had jumped uponhis back. As the ox was about to jump ashore, the ratjumped off the ox's back, and won the race. The pig, who
was very lazy, ended up last. That is why the rat is the firstyear of the animal cycle, the ox second, and the pig last.
2010 will be the year of the Metal Tiger. Since Metal isconsidered as white colour,
2010 is also known as the year of the White Tiger
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Predictions for Year ofPredictions for Year of
TigerTiger
It was generally predictedthat in the year of Metal
Tiger, it would be a lessprosperous year for most
people. Of course, there willbe good for some whosebirth are under certainChinese zodiac sign.
Traditionally, the White orMetal Tiger, unlike Dragon,is less welcomed by many, ifnot all.
Those born under the Snake
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Rat
You are imaginative,
charming and truly
generous to the personyou love
1948, 1960, 1972,
1984, 1996, 2008
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Ox
A born leader, you inspire
confidence from all
around you. You are
conservative, methodical
and good with your hands
1949, 1961, 1973,
1985, 1997, 2009
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TigerTiger
You are sensitive,
emotional and capable
of great love 1950, 1962, 1974,
1986, 1998, 2010
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RabbitRabbit
You are the kind of
person that people like
to be around-affectionate, obliging,
always pleasant
1951, 1963, 1975,
1987, 1999, 2011
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DragonDragon
Full of vitality and
enthusiasm, the
Dragon is a popular
individual even with
the reputation of being
foolhardy and a "big
mouth" at times 1952, 1964, 1976,
1988, 2000, 2012
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SnakeSnake
Rich in wisdom and
charm, you are
romantic, deep
thinking and yourintuition guides you
strongly
1953, 1965, 1977,1989, 2001, 2013
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HorseHorse
Your capacity for hard
work is amazing. You
are your own person-very independent
1954, 1966, 1978,
1990, 2002, 2014
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GoatGoat
Except for the knack
of always getting off
on the wrong foot withpeople, the Sheep can
be charming company
1955, 1967, 1979,
1991, 2003, 2015
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MonkeyMonkey
You are very intelligent
and have clever wits
because of your
extraordinary nature and
magnetic personality you
are always well-liked
1956, 1968, 1980,
1992, 2004, 2016
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RoosterRooster
The Rooster is a hard
worker; shrewd and
definite in decisionmaking often speaking
his mind
1957, 1969, 1981,
1993, 2005, 2017
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DogDog
The Dog will never let
you down. Born
under this sign you arehonest and faithful to
those you love.
1958, 1970, 1982,
1994, 2006, 2018
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PigPig
You are a splendid
companion -- an
intellectual with a verystrong need to set
difficult goals and
carry them out
1959, 1971, 1983,1995, 2007, 2019
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SpringSpring
CleaningCleaning
Usually the cleaning
and preparationstarts a month beforethe new year. Thepreparation includes
thoroughly cleaningand decorating thehouse, buying newclothes, and
preparing enoughfoods for at least twoweeks.
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Prior to New Year's Day, Chinese
families decorate their living roomswith vases of pretty blossoms,
platters of oranges and tangerines and
a candy tray with eight varieties ofdried sweet fruit. On walls and doors
are poetic couplets, happy wishes
written on red paper.
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Typical house decorationTypical house decoration
in traditional Chinain traditional China
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Festive coupletsFestive couplets
(( ChunChun lian)lian)
Fu DaoFu Dao
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Nian Hua (Nian Hua (
))
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Nian Hua (Nian Hua ( ))
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Nian Hua (Nian Hua (
))
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Surplus Through theSurplus Through the
YearsYears
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Gong Xi Fai ChaiGong Xi Fai Chai
((Wishing You ProsperityWishing You Prosperity
and Wealthand Wealth))
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Paper CutsPaper Cuts
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Food DecorationsFood Decorations
There are many objects thatsymbolize good fortune.
Candied melon - growth and good
health
Red melon seed - dyed red to
symbolize joy, happiness, truth and
sincerity Lychee nut - strong family
relationships
Cumquat - prosperity (gold)
Coconut - togetherness
Peanuts - long life Longnan - many good sons
Lotus seed - many children
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FlowersFlowers
Flowers symbolize
rebirth and new
growth. Without themthere will be no
formation of fruit.
Therefore it is
essential to have somein every household.
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New year eveNew year eve
dinnerdinner Dumplings (Dumplings ( Jiao zi)Jiao zi) Sweet Rice Pudding (Sweet Rice Pudding ( --
nian gao)nian gao) Steamed-bread (Steamed-bread ( man tou)man tou)
Whole Fish (Whole Fish ( Yu)Yu)
Others
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DumplingsDumplings
(( JiaoJiaozizi
S t RiS eet Rice
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Sweet RiceSweet Rice
PuddingPudding
(( NNian gao)ian gao)
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Steamed-breadSteamed-bread
(( man tou)man tou)
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What Does a typical Re-What Does a typical Re-
union Dinner Look Like?union Dinner Look Like?
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Chinese new year onChinese new year on
postage stamppostage stamp
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What we do afterWhat we do after
dinnerdinnerCards and board gamesCards and board games
FireworksFireworks (Not in Singapore)(Not in Singapore)
Watching television showsWatching television shows
Visit temples & offer prayersVisit temples & offer prayers
Lights on all night!Lights on all night!
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Fire CrackersFire Crackers
New year eve varietyNew year eve variety
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New year eve varietyNew year eve variety
showshow
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Yearly cultural showYearly cultural show
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Dragon Dance
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Hong bao symbolizes luck and good fortune.The red stands for fire to ward off evil, and the
money inside represents good luck money.
The money put inside the red packet is a t
