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During Chinese New Year, firecrackers are used to scare off evil spirits, and to welcome in the new year.
Celebrate at home by making this Chinese New Year firecrackers craft with your kids. Just print out the free printable guides, and get to crafting!
Fun Facts About Chinese New Year
- Chinese New Year is also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival, as it marks the end of winter.
- There is no set date for Chinese New Year. The first day of the Chinese New Year is on the day of the new moon sometime in January or February.
- Red envelopes filled with money are given out for good luck.
- Firecrackers are used to ward off evil spirits. More fireworks are used during this time in China than any at other time and in any other place in the world.
- The lantern festival marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations.
- Chinese New Year is celebrated all over the world.
Chinese New Year Books for Kids
- Dive into the enchanting world of Chinese New Year, a beautifully crafted book that invites readers on a captivating journey through the heart of a traditional Chinese village. Written with a blend of rich storytelling and vivid imagery, this book explores the tapestry of cultural traditions, legends, and celebrations that unfold with the arrival of the Lunar New Year.
Spirit of the Dragon: A Chinese New Year Kids Book: Celebrating the Lunar New Year and Learning abou
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of the Chinese New Year as the siblings clean their home for luck, cook traditional dishes, and decorate with red lanterns. Witness the magic of the Spring Festival as they don traditional attire and join their family in prayers for prosperity.
How do you make the Chinese New Year Firecrackers Craft?
Supplies:
- free printable guides
- red printer paper
- glue
- gold glitter
- scissors
- clothes pins
- red yarn
- tape, preferably double sided
Step 1: Print 2 copies of the hexagon sheet and at least 4 copies of the other sheet on red paper.
Step 2: Trace the hexagon and the Chinese character with glue, then cover it in gold glitter. Shake off the excess glitter and let it dry. Once it’s completely dry, cut the hexagon out. Repeat these steps with the second hexagon.
Step 3: Fill in the lines on the rectangles with glue, as pictured below. Cover it with gold glitter, then shake off the excess. Let it dry completely, then cut out each rectangle. Repeat the same steps with all of the sheets.
Step 4: Glue the rectangle strips together to form cylinders (firecrackers) as shown below. Use clothespins to hold them together as they dry. If you have double sided tape, you can also tape them together to save time.
Step 5: Tape a small piece of red yarn to the back of one of the hexagons to create a loop at the top. Then, tape a long piece of yarn to the bottom of the hexagon as show below. This will be the string that the firecrackers will hang on. The length will depend on personal preference as well as how many firecrackers you want to add to it.
Step 6: Tie a short piece of yarn to the long string, then tape a firecracker to each side of the string. Repeat until you have used all of the firecrackers. Slide the knots along the long piece of string to space the firecrackers out as you’d like.
Step 7: To create a tassel, loop some yarn a few times as show in the picture below. (I wrapped the yarn around my thumb and elbow to create long loops.) Then, attach it by folding the yarn in half and putting the long firecracker string through the loop and tying it. Tie a short string around the top of yarn strands to keep the tassel together. Then, use scissors to cut through the loops at the bottom
Step 8: Glue the second hexagon to the back of the first one to cover the strings and tape. (You can also use double sided tape for this.)
Download the Free Printables Here
Download and print 2 copies of the hexagon sheet, and at least 4 copies of the other sheet (print more if you want to add more firecrackers to your string):
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