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| Girl with Pigs by Thomas Gainsborough 1781-1782 |
This year the Chinese New
Year begins on February 5, 2019, the Year of the Pig. Read the legend behind the
animals of the Chinese Zodiac here: https://wehavekids.com/education/Chinese-Zodiac-Story
"The Pig is the twelfth of all zodiac animals.
According to one myth, the Jade Emperor said the order would be decided by the
order in which they arrived to his party. Pig was late because he overslept.
Another story says that a wolf destroyed his house. He had to rebuild his home
before he could set off. When he arrived, he was the last one and could only
take twelfth place.
The Pig is also
associated with the Earthly Branch and the hours 9–11 in the night. In
terms of yin and yang, the Pig is yin. In Chinese culture, pigs are the symbol
of wealth. Their chubby faces and big ears are signs of fortune as well." To read more
about those born in the Year of Pig go to https://chinesenewyear.net/zodiac/pig/.
STORIES
The
Dog and the Pig – India
https://www.pitara.com/fiction-for-kids/folktales/the-dog-and-the-pig/
https://www.pitara.com/fiction-for-kids/folktales/the-dog-and-the-pig/
The Pig That Went to Church - United States
The Three Green Men of Glen Nevis - Scotland
The Sheep and the Pig Who Set Up House - Norway
http://tinyurl.com/j5xjj2r
http://tinyurl.com/j5xjj2r
The Enchanted Pig – Andrew
Lang
http://tinyurl.com/z9owtnk
http://tinyurl.com/z9owtnk
BOOKS
Children’s Books About Pigs: Funny Bedtime Stories
CRAFTS
Dltk- kids – Lots of fun pig crafts here that will
have you squealing in no time at all.
CURRICULUM
Asia Education Foundation – Learning activities,
teacher’s note and additional references on the Chinese New Year.
SOMETHING EXTRA
Traditions:
Chinese New Year Clothes
https://chinesenewyear.net/clothes/
https://chinesenewyear.net/clothes/
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broken links. At the time of this posting all links were in working
order. Thank you for understanding.
Karen
Chace 2019 ©
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