Fire, fireworks, chickens, roosters and dancing lions filled streets around the world celebrating the Chinese New Year. 2017 is the Year of the Rooster.

Great site for lesson plans and activities centered around the Chinese New Year. Find sources on the history of the holiday, traditions, dragon costumes, and clipart.

An article about how the Chinese celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year or the Lunar New Year.

This website gives very detailed information about all aspects of the Chinese calendar.

This website gives very detailed information about all aspects of the Jewish calendar.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about seven different holidays that are celebrated with lights. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.