Chinese New Year

At Learning space 2 we had to have a partner  and my partner is Jack so we watch the video of  how Chinese New Year  So then we have a piece of paper and pen and we did a brain storm . Then we writing everything that was on the video . Then we have to get our chrome books and do an explanation about  the Chinese New Year, So my partner made a google doc's and we write down about  the Chinese New Year.  And our tittle is How Chinese New Year being , so we write down 3 graphs about and the ending. When we are done we have to give the people that we were next to they have to comment on our  writing .

How Did Chinese New Year Begin?

Chinese New Year is a global celebration, celebrated by millions of people. How did this greatly celebrated tradition start?

It all began a long time ago, when Nian, a Chinese monster first started attacking villages. Nian started his or her attack on a small village, scaring the people away, and eating the animals. This disturbance continued for the next few years, until a wise old man let out the monsters secret. He began to tell the people about the monsters fears. “Nian can only be scared by fire, loud noises, and the colour red.”

The people of the village were in awe. They ended up believing the old man, and began to plan their strategy. The next time the monster arrived, they began to stand up, and light their flames, and bang on the drums. They wore the colour red, waving red flags at Nian. Nian was shocked, Nian began to run away, never to return again. The old man was right, and ever since, Nian had never been seen.

The people began to celebrate their victory. With food, parades, and a lantern festival. Every year, Chinese New Year will be represented by a new animal. The 12 animals are a rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, ram, monkey, hen, dog, and pig. Legend has it, that there was a race between the 12 animals. The winning animals become a representative of the  Chinese New Year. The following places becoming representatives for the following Chinese New Years.

Chinese New Year animals are a way to show personality. Depending on the year you were born, the animal chosen that same year would be the animal you represent.

Jack and Jonathan