Science Activity Ideas for Chinese New Year
Emma Vanstone
Chinese New Year marks the start of the New Year based on the lunisolar calendar, which falls on the first new moon between 21st January and 20th February. It's a chance to celebrate the move from Winter to Spring and involves family reunions, decorations often with a red theme, gifts, dragon dances and fireworks. The celebrations begin with the new moon and end 15 days later with the full moon.
Each year is associated with one of 12 Zodiac animals, which are a fantastic source of inspiration...