By Judith Jango-Cohen
Chinese language New yr
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In cold places, some lanterns are cut from blocks of ice. Chinese New Year always ends on the night of a full moon. A full moon is round and bright. Moonbeams mingle with lantern lights. Chinese New Year is ending. But a new year of fun has just begun. 46 Glossary Chinese New Year: a 15-day celebration that begins between the end of January and the end of February Chinese zodiac: the animals named for each year in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese calendar incense: a substance that is burned to give off a pleasing smell.
Slithery dragons swerve and weave through the streets. First the dragon’s head appears, with glowing eyes and glinting teeth. Next comes its back, with slinky stripes and shiny scales. 44 Where is the dragon’s tail? In the San Francisco parade, it ends more than 200 feet behind the head. One hundred people bring this dragon to life. They stand inside the costume and prop it up with poles. 45 After 15 days of prayers, parades, fireworks, and feasts, Chinese New Year ends. The last celebration is called the Lantern Festival.
In cold places, some lanterns are cut from blocks of ice. Chinese New Year always ends on the night of a full moon. A full moon is round and bright. Moonbeams mingle with lantern lights. Chinese New Year is ending. But a new year of fun has just begun. 46 Glossary Chinese New Year: a 15-day celebration that begins between the end of January and the end of February Chinese zodiac: the animals named for each year in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese calendar incense: a substance that is burned to give off a pleasing smell.
