China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group
China Internet Information Center: Lantern Festival
An article about the Chinese Lantern Festival and the customs associated with it.
Smithsonian Institution
Tween Tribune: China's Lantern Makers Are Gearing Up for the New Year
Part of the annual celebration of the Chinese New Year is the lantern festival. Tween Tribune tells the story of these traditional symbols of the culture.
PBS
Pbs: Crafts for Kids: Paper Lanterns for the Chinese New Year
A fun way to engage students in learning about the Chinese New Year is to make paper lanterns with them. The Lantern Festival kicks off the celebrations every January.
Curated OER
China Internet Information Center: Lantern Festival
An article about the Chinese Lantern Festival and the customs associated with it.
Curated OER
China Internet Information Center: Lantern Festival
An article about the Chinese Lantern Festival and the customs associated with it.
Scholastic
Scholastic Instructor: The Chinese New Year
How do people celebrate the Chinese New Year? Come and discover more about this fascinating holiday when you visit this comprehensive resource. This site features historical information, activities, fun facts, and more.
Other
Huayu World: Global Chinese Language and Culture Center
Good resource for exploring Chinese culture and language. Learn about Taiwanese lantern riddles, Chinese folklore, clothing, poetry and fables, papercutting, Chinese New Year, and Chinese festival and every-day cooking. Multimedia makes...
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Chinese New Year
This teachers' site provides information about the Chinese New Year as well as lesson plans and a link to Chinese New Year superstitions.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids History: Festivals in Ancient China
Students learn about the Festivals of Ancient China including the Chinese New Year and Spring, Lantern, Qingming, Dragon Boat, and the Night of Sevens on this site.