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The Year of the Snake
The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival, occurs on the first new moon between January 21st and February 20th. In 2025, Chinese New Year will be celebrated on January 29.
The Great Race
One of the main legends about how the years got their names is the story of the Great Race. According to the tale, the ruler of the heavens, called the Jade Emperor, celebrated his birthday with a race. He invited all the animals in the world to take part. The first twelve animals to finish would have a year named after them.
Ancient Greek Black-Figure Pottery
In Ancient Greek black-figure pottery, the figures were painted with liquid clay that turned black when heated, leaving the background the color of the clay. In this activity, students can replicate that art style by painting a terracotta pinch pot.
Lunar New Year
The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival, is the most important festival in China. It takes place on the first new moon between January 21st and February 20th. In 2024, Lunar New Year falls on February 24.