In Chinese culture, fish symbolize an abundance of wealth and good luck. The Chinese character for fish 魚 [yú], has the same pronunciation as 餘, which means abundance or extra. I created this double fish Chinese New Year decoration for my children because they love fish.
Posts by Jeanne Chang
Chinese New Year Books for Kids in Chinese, Bilingual, and English
Learn about the most important holiday of the year with this list of Lunar New Year books. I’ve included our not-so-traditional favorite stories that I hope your children will love too! These books are published in Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and bilingual English.
Lunar New Year Traditions New and Old
In this post I share how we celebrate Lunar New Year with traditions new and old!
Lunar New Year Word Search Worksheets
Word search activities are a fun way to improve your child’s Chinese character recognition. Learn Chinese New Year greetings and Lunar New Year vocabulary with this fun and effective worksheet.
Easy Lunar New Year Crafts for Kids
Making Chinese New Year decorations with your children is a fun way to bond and learn about Chinese culture. Here’s a list of easy Chinese New Year crafts all based on the simple accordion fold.
DIY Chinese New Year Lantern Decorations
Supplies black construction paper red paper (thinner paper is easier to fold. I used red origami paper, 10″ square) ribbon or string red envelope glue scissors Instructions This is an easy craft but since red envelopes come in many sizes, please adjust the measurements based on what you think looks best. For younger children Read More
How to Make Air-dry Clay Mooncakes
Let’s create some mooncakes everyone will love, but don’t try to eat them! These clay mooncakes make adorable decorations and gifts.
How to Make Mooncake Bath Bombs
Put your mooncake molds to good use! We had fun making mooncake bath bombs that are so pretty they can be given as gifts for those who have food allergies.
Make The Most Of Your Mooncake Molds With This Easy Cookie Recipe
Not a fan of mooncakes but want to bake up some sweet festive treats using your mooncake molds? My tried and true recipe is easy and fun for kids too.
How to Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival: Recipes, Activities, Books, and more!
Books, toys, and activities that will capture your children’s fascination with the Mid-Autumn Festival’s traditions and history.