Monday, January 2, 2023

Celebrate the Chinese New Year - 2023 The Year of the Rabbit

 

Three Rabbits
China, Qing Dynasty
Unidentified Artist


I originally offered this blog in 2011 but since 2023 is also the Year of the Rabbit I am sharing it again, along with additional stories and resources.

The Chinese New Year begins on January 22, 2023 until February 9, 2024.
The Rabbit is the fourth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 animal signs. 










These are some of the traits of those born in the Year of the Rabbit:

  • Reasonable
  • Friendly
  • Wise, fragile, tranquil, and serene,
  • Considerate
  • Diplomatic
  • Organized
  • Affectionate, co-operative, and pleasant.
  • They can also make great painters or musicians due to their sense of beauty and their love of creativity.
  • They possess good communication skills and make great teachers and counselors.


STORIES

A Rabbit Story - Tibet
https://mythfolklore.blogspot.com/2014/03/tibetan-folk-tales-rabbit-story.html

Cottontail Shoots the Sun
– Native American
https://www.sacred-texts.com/nam/ca/wsm/wsm22.htm

The Dance for Water or Rabbit’s Triumph – South Africa
https://www.sacred-texts.com/afr/saft/sft20.htm

The Foolish Lion and the Clever Rabbit
http://tinyurl.com/2vv9nkt

How Rabbit Deceived Fox – Canada/Native American
https://fairytalez.com/rabbit-deceived-fox/

How the Rabbit Lost His Tail - Brazil
https://www.worldoftales.com/South_American_folktales/South_American_Folktale_6.html#gsc.tab=0

How the Terrapin beat the Rabbit – Native American
https://www.worldoftales.com/Native_American_folktales/Native_American_Folktale_5.html#gsc.tab=0

How the Wolf, the Fox, and Rabbit Committed a Crime - Tibet
https://mythfolklore.blogspot.com/2014/03/tibetan-folk-tales-wolf-fox-and-rabbit.html

The Moon Rabbit - Jakata
https://www.tell-a-tale.com/jataka-tale-the-moon-rabbit/

Rabbit and Fox– Native American 
https://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Legends/RabbitandFox-Ojibwa.html

The Rabbit and the Coyote – South America

https://www.worldoftales.com/South_American_folktales/South_American_Folktale_2.html#gsc.tab=0

Rabbit and the Moon Man – Native American
https://www.worldoftales.com/Native_American_folktales/Native_American_Folktale_67.html#gsc.tab=0

The Rabbits Liver – Korea
http://www.sejongsociety.org/korean_theme/korean_folk_tales/rabbits_liver.html

Rabbit Plays Tug-O-War – Native American
http://tinyurl.com/btxxdzm

The Rabbit Throws Out His Sandal – South America
https://www.worldoftales.com/South_American_folktales/South_American_Folktale_3.html#gsc.tab=0

Rabbits Wish for Snow – Native American
https://www.pbs.org/circleofstories/storytellers/tchin.html

The Smiling Rabbit - Mexico
https://www.post-journal.com/life/focus-on-schools/2016/12/the-smiling-rabbit-in-the-moon-a-mexican-folktale/


BOOKS

Apples4theTeacher - Recommended reading. Children's books for the Chinese New Year.
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/chinese-new-year/kids-books/

Best Picture Books About Rabbits
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/33344.Best_Picture_Books_about_Rabbits


CRAFTS

DLTK Crafts – So many rabbit crafts here you will be hopping for hours!
http://tinyurl.com/286ze43

China themed coloring pages 
http://tinyurl.com/2en37sa

Chinese Dragon Puppet 
– Makes a great bookmark as well. 
http://tinyurl.com/3ysk9ce

Chinese New Year Zodiac Wreath

http://tinyurl.com/2a2h5ul

Easy Origami Rabbit – An easy-to-follow YouTube video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SaGXAihImg

Enchanted Learning - Crafts and activities for the Chinese New Year. 
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/chinesenewyear/


CURRICULUM


China Word Search 

http://tinyurl.com/35cspxe

Education World - Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit.
http://tinyurl.com/32xxno3

Chinese New Year Printables and Worksheets
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/chinese-new-year/printables/


GAMES

Chinese New Year’s Games 

http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/chinese-new-year/kids-games/

Computer Games
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/chinese-new-year/games/

Traditional Chinese Games
https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/traditional-chinese-games


SOMETHING EXTRA

Chinese Folklore - Short Stories for Children to share during the Chinese New Year.
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/chinese-new-year/short-stories/

Chinese Proverbs 
http://tinyurl.com/4francl

Myth and Moor – Folktales of rabbits and hares by Terri Windling.
https://www.terriwindling.com/blog/2020/04/folklore-rabbits-hares.html

Rabbits in Art and Storytelling
https://www.slaphappylarry.com/rabbits/

Storybug.net – Two previous posts on my blog about the Chinese New Year in 2008 and 2009. While the stories are not about rabbit you will find information about the celebration that may be useful.
http://tinyurl.com/yfqejbk  an
d  http://tinyurl.com/ylxdd5l



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Karen Chace 2011 Updated 2023 ©

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