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Chinese New Year crossword with zodiac animals, red envelopes, and dragon parade.
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Chinese New Year Crossword Puzzle

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An 11-clue crossword introducing young students to Chinese New Year traditions and symbols. Clues cover zodiac animals like the tiger and ox, cultural practices including red envelopes and new clothes, and the Lunar New Year celebration itself. Suitable for elementary classrooms as a cultural awareness activity or vocabulary review.

Subject:
Holidays & Seasonal
Topic:
New Year's
Grade Level:
K – 2nd Grade
Updated January 2019

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