Chinese New Year is the biggest festival in China and it is celebrated by Chinese communities worldwide. It usually begins sometime between 21st January and 20th February, at the start of the new moon. This year it starts on 22nd January. Imagine the night sky lit with masses of colourful lights, lantern displays and incredible dragon dances.

Take a look at our comprehension worksheets to find out more about Chinese New Year. We have written them at three levels to cover a wide range of ages and abilities.

We also have some fun lantern making templates, complete with instructions, perfect for creating a lantern display to get into the spirit of Chinese New Year.

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