Lunar New Year Traditions | Elementary ESL Reading Worksheet PDF

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Lunar New Year Traditions

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Lunar New Year is a big celebration in many parts of Asia. It happens in late January or early February. Families come together to eat, talk, and share happy moments. The holiday lasts for about 15 days. It is the most important time of the year for many people.

Before the new year, families clean their homes. They believe that cleaning sweeps away bad luck. They also hang red decorations on doors and windows. Red is a lucky color. It is thought to bring good luck and keep bad spirits away.

On New Year’s Eve, families share a big dinner. They eat traditional foods like dumplings, fish, and rice cakes. Each food has a special meaning. For example, fish means good luck and more money in the new year. Children love this meal because it tastes so good.

Children also receive red envelopes with money inside. Adults give these envelopes to wish them health and happiness. The money is a small gift that shows love and care. Kids feel very excited when they open them.

At night, people watch loud and colorful fireworks in the sky. There are also dragon and lion dances on the streets. These dances are fun to watch. Lunar New Year is a time of joy, family, and hope for a great year ahead.

A. Vocabulary

  1. celebration ____
  2. decorations ____
  3. traditional ____
  4. gift ____
  5. fireworks ____
  6. sweep ____
  7. lucky ____
  8. dumplings ____
  9. envelope ____
  10. dragon ____
  • a. done the same way for many years by a group of people
  • b. big imaginary animal often shown in Chinese stories
  • c. something you give to someone to make them happy
  • d. paper cover used to hold a letter or money
  • e. special event or party for a happy reason
  • f. clean the floor by moving dirt away with a brush
  • g. colorful lights and loud sounds in the sky at night
  • h. having good things happen to you
  • i. pretty things used to make a place look nice
  • j. small pieces of dough filled with meat or vegetables
Lunar New Year Traditions worksheet

B. True or False

  1. ____   Lunar New Year happens in late January or early February.
  2. ____   The holiday lasts for only one day.
  3. ____   Families clean their homes before the new year.
  4. ____   Blue is the lucky color for Lunar New Year.
  5. ____   Red decorations are hung on doors and windows.
  6. ____   Fish means bad luck in the new year.
  7. ____   Children receive red envelopes with money inside.
  8. ____   Adults give red envelopes to wish children health and happiness.
  9. ____   People watch fireworks in the morning.
  10. ____   Dragon and lion dances are part of the celebration.

C. Fill in the Blanks

Word Bank: celebration, decorations, traditional, gift, fireworks, lucky, dumplings, envelope
  1. Lunar New Year is a big ___ in many parts of Asia.
  2. Families hang red ___ on doors and windows for good luck.
  3. People eat ___ foods like fish and rice cakes.
  4. A red ___ with money inside is given to children.
  5. At night, people watch loud and colorful ___ in the sky.

D. Comprehension Questions

  1. Why do families clean their homes before Lunar New Year?
  2. What do children receive during Lunar New Year, and what is inside?
  3. What are two activities people do at night during Lunar New Year?

E. Discussion Questions

  1. What is your favorite holiday and how do you celebrate it with your family?
  2. If you could create a new tradition for Lunar New Year, what would it be and why?
Answer Key (click to reveal)

A. Vocabulary: 1-e, 2-i, 3-a, 4-c, 5-g, 6-f, 7-h, 8-j, 9-d, 10-b

B. True/False: 1-T, 2-F, 3-T, 4-F, 5-T, 6-F, 7-T, 8-T, 9-F, 10-T

C. Fill Blanks: 1-celebration, 2-decorations, 3-traditional, 4-gift, 5-fireworks

D. Comprehension:

  1. They believe that cleaning sweeps away bad luck.
  2. Children receive red envelopes with money inside.
  3. People watch fireworks and see dragon and lion dances on the streets.

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