Chinese New Year Lesson, Page 2

What year is 2013 on the Chinese calendar? It is the Year of the Snake. People born in the Year of the Snake are smart, wise, and good at business. They are also fashionable.

How do people prepare for Chinese New Year? They clean their houses, buy new clothes, get haircuts, and pay off old debts. These actions symbolize a fresh start.

What are these? They are Chinese lanterns. They are made from paper. Paper lanterns are hung above streets for Chinese New Year.

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