Lunar New Year

Celebrate Lunar New Year! This social story helps learners understand holiday traditions, symbols, and festivities while supporting social and communication skills.

Luna New Year During the second new moon of the new year, Asian communities around the world celebrate the Lunar New Year! It goes by different names in each community and marks the start of spring. The start of the Lunar New Year varies each year because it follows the phases of the moon. Lunar New Year is a 15-day festival that has been celebrated for thousands of years. There are many fun activities during the festival. The festival can have:
Food
Fireworks
Parades
Dragon dances
Plays
The festival allows families and friends to come together and honor their ancestors while they welcome the new year. The color red is seen all over the festival as it is said to bring good luck and good fortune. People wear red and decorate their homes with beautiful red items. On the final day of the Lunar New Year, there will be a lantern festival. This will mark the end of the annual celebration!

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