How to celebrate the New Year in China - skit. Scenario for the Chinese New Year holiday. A brief description of the holiday ideas “New Year again or starting life with a new leaf”

7th grade script on the theme “New Year in China”
Script by Karepova T.A.

Leading:
The Russian girl Svetlana and the Chinese boy Changchun studied at the same Transbaikal University. After graduation, Changchun left
to their homeland, to one of the provinces of China. And soon, at the end of January, Svetlana received a postcard from Changchun with an invitation to celebrate the New Year in China.

Scene one

Hello Changchun!
- Nihao, Svetlana, nihao!
- What elegant streets you have! There are red lanterns everywhere.
- Yes, yes, red lanterns are hung all over China before the New Year. Since ancient times, the Chinese have been hiding from the huge monster Nian (in Chinese - year), because, as legend says, this monster crawled out of the sea every year and devoured all living things. Nian is only afraid of the red color and loud noise. That is why we have maintained the tradition of celebrating the New Year in red clothes, burning fireworks and firecrackers.
- So the red lanterns will protect us from the monster?
- Well. Certainly! (laugh)

Scene two
Changchun: Svetlana, let me introduce you to my family. This is my father - Chunsheng. This is my mother - Yanming. My younger sister is Maylie.
Father: We are very glad to have our guest.
Mother: We invite you to the New Year's table.
Svetlana: Thank you! Oh, what a beautiful and rich table. What's missing here!
Changchun: Yes, our New Year's meal is very rich. There must be 12 dishes on the table. For example, New Year's duck is a symbol of happiness, shrimp - love, olives - friendship, pancakes - success, beans - entertainment.
Father: orange is a symbol of prosperity, and corn is a symbol of harmony in the family.
Meili: And whoever eats noodles lives long - that's it.
Mother: But the most important dish is
Svetlana: Maybe I’ll guess. This is probably rice?! So?
Mother: The most important dish is jiaozi - Chinese dumplings!
Everyone laughs. Maylie claps her hands. – They symbolize the desire for wealth.

Scene three

A beautiful Chinese melody or song sounds.
Chanchun invites Svetlana to dance.
The music fades out
- Svetlana, let me give you my New Year's gift. You know, we have a tradition (takes out a red envelope from his jacket)
- How, you want to give me money, but...
- No, no, Svetlana, not money. However, this necklace consists of one hundred coins and will give you happiness and longevity. This greeting is very popular in China today. (puts a necklace on Svetlana).
- Beautiful necklace. Red is my protection. Thank you, Changchun. I also want to wish you a Happy New Year and give you and your family a horseshoe for good luck. She will protect your home from evil.

My sister takes the horseshoe.
Svetlana, addressing Meili: What, won’t Santa Claus come to us?
Mayli: We don't have Santa Claus. All children are waiting for gifts from Dong de Lao Ren. This is an old man with a long beard. He wears silk robes and rides a donkey.

Scene four

There's a knock on the door. Maylie hides under the table.
Mother: Father, didn’t you tape the door with red ribbons to keep away evil spirits?
Girls enter, dressed up, with fans. They chant:
- Nihao! Chunjie! Chunjie! Chunjie!
Svetlana: What are they saying?
Changchun: Today is February 10th. Chundze is a spring festival. This is what the Chinese New Year is called.
The girls place a tangerine tree on the table.
Svetlana: Is this your New Year tree?
Changchun: You could say that. Every family should have some kind of flowering tree on this day. My friends gave us a tangerine tree.
Svetlana: How I love tangerines!
Father (with a tangerine on his head) We even call our headdress a tangerine.
Meili: There is a game: if you guess how many slices are in a tangerine, it will bring you good luck.

A beautiful Chinese melody sounds. Girls perform a dance with fans.

After the dance, all the artists bow and say in unison: Chongjie! Chongjie! Happy New Year!

The country of contrasts and paradoxes evokes different emotions, but will not leave anyone indifferent. A traditional Chinese-style party is an opportunity to take a little trip to the Celestial Empire, get acquainted with ancient culture and, of course, relax your soul!

An undoubted advantage of the theme is the freedom in choosing the premises and format of the holiday. For example, a Chinese-style birthday party at home is more traditional, while in a cafe it is a modern option. It’s just that it’s not customary to celebrate the New Year outside the walls of the house.

The cult of symbolism reigns in China. The influence on fate is attributed to numbers, shades, animals, plants, etc.. Of course, within the framework of a party, you can ignore conventions. But observing such little things will help you convey a unique atmosphere that your guests will surely enjoy. Isn't that what theme parties are all about?

Decor

Start decorating in Chinese style by choosing a color scheme. The ideal option is pure red and a lot of yellow/gold. Red is considered a festive color, repelling evil spirits and giving vitality.. To dilute the fiery decor, add rich greenery in spots.

If this is too aggressive, any natural shades are appropriate, but brighter ones rather than pastels. To choose the right combinations, focus on the colors of national clothing - harmony coupled with diversity is mesmerizing!

White is a mourning color and should not be used in decoration. No more black than is really necessary (it is better to replace it with dark wood).

Many decorations are easy to make with your own hands (simple, inexpensive, there are plenty of MKs on the Internet). However, “a blunder on the knee” will not allow you to achieve the desired result; start preparing with a good supply of time. If your budget is tight, it’s easier to order jewelry online. So, a Chinese-style themed party is:

paper lanterns of various shapes, hanging from the ceiling in any quantity, one at a time and in garlands;

floating lanterns in the shape of a lotus (glue the corrugated petals with double-sided tape onto a round piece of foam), with a mini-candle in the center. Instead of the usual glasses or jars, put them in wide clay/wooden bowls. Place red wax candles here and there;

Scented candles/sticks are not exactly Chinese style. They are burned in temples, spas and, excuse me, in toilets. At a party this is an extra element. Only a very light smell is appropriate, but not the smoky horror of everything.

Feng Shui symbols, sacred animals. Toads with a coin, elephants, Fu dogs, mini fountains. Images and figurines of mandarin ducks, peacocks and dragons, turtles, carp, herons. Surely friends have something, they sell everything in souvenir departments;

hieroglyphs-wishes, open fans with hieroglyphs, paintings, Chinese paintings on the walls (very atmospheric decor), quotes and portraits of sages;

Print out the hieroglyphs, cut them out and paste them onto a red background - it will turn out neater than writing by hand. It is better to paint them yellow or gold.

bells, wind chimes (you can also make them yourself from scrap materials), gold-embroidered pillows, silk/satin or other similar textiles;

topiary made from fruits/buds, trees made from coins, pebbles. Decorative citrus fruits in pots, penjing (“progenitor” of bonsai), bamboo in any form (stems, compositions, rugs and other products made from it). Flowering twigs of plum, apricot (artificial);

In China, cut flowers are considered dead (bad energy), they are rarely given as gifts and are not placed in the house. They use buds without stems for compositions, artificial flowers (they can even give such a bouquet as a gift), they love potted orchids - harmony, perfection.

Chinese New Year

if you are planning a Chinese-style New Year's party, there should be a lot of paper decorations, especially red, flattened lanterns;

place a tangerine tree or kumquat. Ask your friends or buy any citrus, maybe artificial, and decorate it with small tangerines. The tree should be strewn with fruits - to abundance;

One of the most iconic Chinese New Year decorations is the inverted character Fu.(attracts good luck). They draw a hieroglyph in gold on a red rhombus, hang it on the door and, if desired, inside the house in any quantity (you can collect garlands);

paper cut-out flowers, scenes, animals and, of course, the hieroglyph Xi (happiness) are glued onto the windows (like our snowflakes). Download the template, place it on thick cardboard, cut it out with a stationery/layout knife;

many people hang on the door an image of the Door God (protection from evil forces), two (lucky number) paper lanterns, wide ribbons with hieroglyphs - poetry, wishes (talisman);

for a Chinese-style New Year's party, do it yourself (it's easier than it seems!) or buy a paper dragon - an indispensable attribute of the spring holiday in the Middle Kingdom;

Every home has a nianhua (translated as a New Year's picture). There are a lot of options online for every taste, from old popular prints to very cute modern ones. Large ones can be used to decorate walls, and small ones can be used to make invitation cards;

Place several transparent containers of rice to make the coming year profitable. Do not put pears on the table (parting), but peaches, citrus fruits and any sweets should be in abundance.

Buy gift red envelopes for money - a symbolic amount, even according to the first number (60 is possible, 50 is not). The meaning is not about money - this gift means a wish for health, career growth, etc., depending on the image on the envelope. Give each guest two tangerines at the entrance (in theory, they should be exchanged, but there is no shame in unilaterally wishing all the best).

Any kind of entertainment, there are no strict rules. Like us, the Chinese celebrate the New Year with their families, having fun, singing songs, eating and drinking. Fireworks are a must to scare away the evil spirits!

Invitations

Original Chinese style birthday invitation - pagoda shaped card. Like a pocket, the pagoda with the text extends upward by the “roof”.

Invitation on a round card, glue red petals on the sides. Gather up to form a lotus, tie with a gold ribbon.

Draw/print the dragon's head and tail. On a long piece of paper (this will be the body), write the text, fold it like an accordion, and glue it all together.

Suits

White face, chopsticks in hair and kimono - this is more like Japan. For some reason, many people recommend such costumes for a Chinese party. Apparently, the national clothing of Hanfu is mistaken for a kimono: an undershirt, a skirt and a “robe” with a wrap from left to right. This is an incredibly beautiful, feminine, and most importantly comfortable outfit, unlike a kimono - chic for a Chinese-style party!

The zhuqun “sarafan” looks cute and original. By the way, it is easy to sew with your own hands - a shirt, over which is something like a loose skirt, “stretched” above the chest. Often the “skirt” is tied above/under the bust with a ribbon with a bow in the front – a lovely look! An addition can be a cape-robe or a wide scarf, but this is not necessary.

And finally, the familiar and beloved qipao dress (cheongsam). These are completely modern clothes, fashionable everywhere: a tailored cut, a stand-up collar, a slit for ease of walking, any length.

You'll be surprised at how inexpensive options there are for all of the clothing listed above online! Of course, not made from natural Chinese silk, but for a party the quality is more than up to par. The main thing is to convey this information to your guests if you are planning a costume party.

To complete the look, do your makeup and hair in a Chinese style. Gently pull your hair up and decorate with a comb or flower. Eyebrows should look natural and well-groomed, minimum shadows, lips juicy (but not vulgar). You can carefully draw an arrow to imitate the Asian shape of the eyes.

For men, there are also many options for national costumes (men's Hanfu, qipao, etc.), but not everyone feels confident in such clothes. It is better to limit yourself to ordinary trousers + a Chinese-style shirt, with a stand and loops instead of buttons. Comfortable and completely in line with the theme of the evening!

Menu, serving

The Chinese love to eat deliciously and a lot, sitting at a common table filled with different plates, gravy boats, and bowls. Ideally, it should be a round table with a rotating center, but a regular one will do. The main thing is no standing buffets.

Residents of the Middle Kingdom, unlike many other Asians, do not like to eat at low tables while sitting on the floor.

Treats are served as we do, on shared plates. Everyone puts in what they like. To create the right atmosphere, lay a long red and gold tablecloth and a short snow-white tablecloth on top.. Buy napkins with hieroglyphs, place a vase with bamboo or plum branches in the center. You can use stylized tableware, but in Chinese restaurants, as a rule, white porcelain and tablecloths without any decorations distract from the food. It is advisable that the menu include;

noodle and rice dishes, a lot of stewed vegetables (almost never eaten raw) and greens
Peking duck
meat fried in small pieces with assorted vegetables (many recipes, 2-3 is enough)
chicken "gongbao"
wontons (dumplings)
mini rolls with different fillings (also a ton of recipes, 3-5 is enough)
Pork in sweet and sour sauce
fruits in any form, but especially favorite are candied and caramelized
sweets (cookies, dried bananas, ice cream, honey candies, etc.).

All recipes are available online, adapted for our products.. Don't forget chopsticks, good green tea and alcoholic drinks - Chinese wine, vodka, liqueurs (you can re-stick the labels). They also love beer, consuming the foamy drink in wild quantities and at a breakneck speed.

Entertainment

At a Chinese-themed party, you don't have to sit around looking like "I'm Confucius." Of course, at home, in the presence of elders, these are emphatically polite, modest people. But when it comes to recreation for young people among their peers!..

For relaxation and a tea ceremony, download Chinese folk music, and competitions will go well with modern “pop” songs. It's crazy, but a lot of fun!

The correct scenario for a Chinese-style party is based on a constant change of all kinds of competitions and entertainment. First of all, these are dominoes and dice, which are found in literally every cafe/house. There are dozens of varieties of domino/dice games (include 2-3 in the scenario), the rules are simple (available on the Internet). For example, tóuzi:

Two dice, any number of players. Someone shakes the glass, puts it upside down on the table, and the guests name arbitrary numbers. The one who is least close to the dropped value is eliminated or drinks a penalty.

Jenga is appropriate - an English game, but they love it very much (a tower made of planks, you need to take it out from the bottom and put it on top). And not a single big party takes place without singing karaoke, and our “Good Night”, “Kalinka”, etc. are often sung. - funny. Try to sing these songs with a Chinese accent, reward the winner. You can also include competitions in the party scenario:

Kiss with chopsticks

Guests form two chains (or however many teams there are) and compete for speed. Give everyone a match or a toothpick, and the first in line - a ring. Toothpicks are held in the mouth, passing the ring along the chain (you cannot use your hands).

Feed the heron

You can do it in teams or everyone for themselves. The goal is to carry the grape to the finish line with chopsticks before your opponents. If the guests are “advanced”, you can jump on one leg or build obstacles. At the finish there is a bowl with a heron design, and the grapes are green (frogs).

Dragon flight

Fan dance

Give the guests one feather and large fans ≈30 cm (cut from wallpaper and folded like an accordion). The goal is to wave the fan without the feather falling to the floor. Did it fall? Once you're eliminated, there will only be one left who deserves a present!

Quiz

Come up with something absurd, mix it with reliable facts and let guests guess whether it was true or not. Is it true that in China (it’s all true):

every third pair of socks in the world is made
there are clinics for Internet addicts
Reincarnation without official registration is prohibited. government permission
50% of all pigs in the world live
eggs are sold by weight
make fake chicken eggs
more English speaking people than in America.

End the holiday by releasing lanterns into the sky or water - a beautiful custom that brings good luck. Gifts in the Chinese style to remember the theme party: tea, Feng Shui souvenirs, books of the sages, Chinese paintings or porcelain, wind chimes.

The purpose of the holiday: to introduce students to the traditions of celebrating the Chinese New Year.

Organizers of the holiday: 3 “E” class, class teacher Mikhailova A.G., parents.

Participants of the holiday: Classes and homeroom teachers of primary school.

Stages of organization and scenario of the holiday:

Hall decoration

Performance rehearsals

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Holiday scenario

"Chinese New Year".

The purpose of the holiday: to introduce students to the traditions of celebrating the Chinese New Year.

Organizers of the holiday: 3 “E” class, class teacher Mikhailova A.G., parents.

Participants of the holiday: Classes and homeroom teachers of primary school.

Stages of organization and scenario of the holiday:

Hall decoration

Performance rehearsals

For the holiday you need:

1. Chinese makeup.

2. Monster.

3. Slide show “New Year’s streets of China”, “Sakura”, “Fan”, “Dragon”, “Fireworks”

4. Firecrackers, red stripes with hieroglyphs, swords, lanterns, fans.

5.Music.

6. 4 tables, 5 chairs

7. 8 cups, chopsticks, dumplings

8. sakura, decoration for sakura.

Presentation script:

Music.

Teacher: Good afternoon, dear guests! Welcome to the country of CHINA. Today the guys and I will try to tell you how to celebrate the New Year in China.

Chinese New Year is fundamentally different from the calendar calendar we are used to, if only in that each year its celebration falls on a different date. This is due to the fact that the Eastern New Year is not tied to the change of date in the calendar, but directly depends on the movement of our companion, the Moon. And of course, like all peoples of the world, the Chinese have many traditions, signs and superstitions associated with this holiday...

Galya comes out.

G: Hello.

U: Hello, what is your name?

G: I – Yun – which means cloud

W: What is this in your hands?

G: This is a fan

And she talks about the fan

Slide show "Fan"

When we think of a fan, a light breeze and the aroma of subtle perfume come to mind. Images of beautiful ladies immediately appear. What is the history of this wonderful accessory.

In China, the fan appeared in the 8th century BC.

In Chinese fairy tales, the fan plays the role of a magic wand. The fan is an indispensable attribute of the tengu demon, a hybrid of a dog and a bird that lives on the tops of trees. With the help of a wave of a round fan, the tengu lengthened and shortened people's noses.

In the Middle Ages, Japanese women from high society believed that showing their faces was indecent and even dangerous. An open face makes a person defenseless - both in front of a man and in front of evil spirits. It was considered indecent to have tanned skin. One of the signs of a “real” beauty who never worked in the fields was white skin. Thus, the fan had three main purposes: to shade from the sun, to direct the air flow towards itself and to hide the face.

And, of course, the fan has always been an instrument of female coquetry.

The ladies of the court could communicate with their gentlemen using... only a fan.

In Russia, the fan appeared at the court of Peter the Great and became a favorite item of clothing for noble ladies.

Dance with fans

Teacher: Now we will tell you a Chinese New Year legend.

Sebastian comes out

S: It happened in ancient times.

Music

Since ancient times, before the New Year, the Chinese locked themselves in their houses, hiding from the huge monster Nian (Nian means “year” in Chinese).

As the legend goes, the monster crawled out of the sea every year and devoured all living things that it came across on the way of its “walk” on earth. Those who locked themselves in and sat at home, ate, drank and prayed, lived until the morning, woke up, went out into the street to see the damage and check on their neighbors.

The lights go out

A monster walks along the stage to disturbing music

The boys run out, the lights come on. Everyone pulls out red stripes with hieroglyphs from behind their backs. Nian recoiled in horror. Firecrackers clap. Nian quickly disappears.

Slideshow "Fireworks"

Teacher: And since then, the Chinese have deliberately set off firecrackers and fireworks on New Year's Day. It was from them that this tradition passed on to us. As the legend says, besides Nian, at this time bad spirits, expelled from different places, fly throughout China. They are looking for shelter for next year. And firecrackers and fireworks, according to legend, scare away spirits and prevent them from moving into a new house.

The Chinese go behind the scenes.

There is also a belief that if you walk under the dragon on New Year’s Day, the whole year will be successful.

Guys, would you like the whole year to be successful for you?

Yeees!

And today you will have the opportunity to fulfill your desire.

Everyone goes on stage.

Music, firecrackers and guys with a long dragon on sticks come out onto the stage.

Our guys run under the dragon right on stage.

The dragon passes by each class and gives the children the opportunity to stop and run under the dragon.

The others dance and clap.

Children invite guests to the festive table. Afterwards they distribute"money of happiness"They are presented in red envelopes.

Scenario 4 “Chinese New Year”
Acting characters: Grandfather Frost, Snow Maiden, children.
Props:

Simple origami patterns for children (5 different pieces)
Colored paper, or A4 sheets of origami format (the more, the better)
8 fans (not necessarily Chinese - any)
8 prizes for the quiz “Believe it or not”
Chinese dragon head
Chinese dragon tail

Duration - 45 minutes.
Snow Maiden: Hello, kids! You recognized me? That's right, I'm the Snow Maiden. Do you know what kind of holiday we all celebrate? Almost correct! Today we have gathered here to celebrate the most unusual holiday - Chinese New Year. To do this, we will go to this mysterious country to get to know its culture and traditions, but on the way we will face various difficulties and obstacles, and those who are not afraid of difficulties and pass all the tests will turn our holiday into a real Chinese miracle. On this day you are supposed to have fun, dance, play and give gifts. Do you know who is in charge of gifts on this day?
He is kind, not at all strict, he is all overgrown with a beard,

He's in a hurry to come to us now for the holiday. Who is this? (Father Frost)

Who built the skating rinks for us, covered the streets with snow,

Did you build bridges out of ice? Who is this? (Father Frost)
That's right, it's Santa Claus! But why isn't he there? Santa Claus comes only to obedient children.
Guys, are there any pranksters among you? (No!)

What about the ugly ones? (No!)

What about the mischievous ones? (No!) And the naughty girls? (No!)

What about the good kids? (Yes!)

Are you obedient children? And do you help your parents? (Doing your homework, are you studying well?). (Yes!)

Then Santa Claus should come to you!

Let's shout loudly: "Grandfather Frost!"
(The children call several times. There is a knock on the door. Santa Claus appears. The children meet him.)
Santa Claus: Hello guys, well, finally, I got to you! Will dragons and strange Chinese rituals scare you? Are you ready to celebrate?

Snow Maiden: And here is the first obstacle. We will help you. Let's play the game “Believe it or not.” Statements will be made to you, with China, and you must agree or disagree, saying “yes” or “no.”:
Chinese students write on the board with a brush with colored ink. (Yes)
The Chinese were the first to learn how to extract silk thread. (Yes)
In China, vitamin-enriched pencils are produced for children who have a habit of chewing them. (Yes)
China is the birthplace of porcelain. (Yes)
In one of the Chinese circuses, crocodiles can dance tango. (No)
The Chinese have a tumbler doll called Daruma. (no, this is a Japanese doll)
Chinese people are taller in the morning than in the evening. (yes, but this applies not only to the Chinese, but to people of any nationality)
The Great Wall of China can be seen from space. (Yes)
Chinese schools have disposable boards. (No)
Gunpowder was invented in China. (Yes)
The first telephone was invented by a Chinese. (No)
In China they also eat dumplings. (Yes)
Santa Claus: Do you know how they write in China? In Russian - in letters, but in Chinese? (hieroglyphs). Let's try to become real Chinese and try the writing of this country. (Write hieroglyphs using examples)

Or an arigami competition.
Snow Maiden: According to legend, the eastern part of the sky is guarded by a blue dragon, and the western part by a white tiger. The guardian of the south is the red bird, and the guardian of the north is the turtle. Beneath the firmament lies a square land, with China at its center. Today you too will play the role of guards of the Celestial Empire.
You need to divide the children into two teams equally. The relay race is carried out traditionally: teams stand parallel to each other, at a distance from them there are two chairs that they need to run around in order to go back and pass the baton to the next member of their team.
However, in this case, participants must not just run, but move in a certain way. The first participants from each team portray slow turtles: they must walk with the heel of their front foot touching the toe of their back foot (that is, take very small steps).
The second depict birds: they wave their arms and raise their knees high, as if marching.
The third are dragons: they spread their legs as wide as possible and walk half-bent, also waving their arms.
The fourth depict a tiger and move on all fours.
If there are more than four people in a team, the fifth and other participants decide for themselves how they will move - like a turtle, tiger, dragon or bird. The team that finishes the relay first wins.

Santa Claus: In Ancient China, the fan was not only used for its intended purpose, but was also an important sign of distinction: the decoration and elegance of the fan spoke of the wealth and authority of its owner. There was a code that determined who should own which fan. The emperor's family was given a fan decorated with gold and jade. Mandarins (dignitaries) used a fan made of silver and ivory. And the simplest was the scientist's fan - made of wax paper.
I suggest you practice using a fan. Everyone receives a fan and a feather. You need to wield the fan in such a way that the feather stays in the air as long as possible. We divide into teams. Each has 4 people. I'm giving you fans and feathers. The music turns on; the one on the team whose feather lasts the longest brings victory to his team.

Snow Maiden: What clever, skillful children you are! Have we introduced you a little to an overseas country? Let's go home to Russia! You sure love to play! Let me teach you how to play my favorite game “Snowballs”! (For the game you need cotton balls - “snowballs” with which children will throw, and a large container where children will throw snowballs.) Santa Claus, how will we play snowballs without snow?
Santa Claus: I’m a wizard, I’ll sweep up such a mountain of snow for you now!
Snow Maiden: No need, Grandfather! The kids will freeze! Can you make warm snowballs?
Santa Claus: Well, warm, so warm. Look! (Takes out a bag of cotton snowballs and throws them up.) One-two-three, it turned out that, look! (They start playing. Snowballs are thrown into a bucket. If there are several children, then they compete with each other. If there is only one child, they compete with the Snow Maiden.)
Santa Claus: Oh, how fun! Ugh... (Wipes sweat from his forehead.)
Snow Maiden: You are tired, grandfather, sit down, rest, and the children will read poetry to you, dance or sing a song. (Children perform prepared numbers.)
Santa Claus: And now I invite you to the New Year's round dance. Do you know my favorite song? Let's sing. (If not - “Let us teach you”; “A Christmas tree was born in the forest.”)
The Forest Raised a Christmas Tree,

She grew up in the forest

In winter and summer she was slim and green.

The snowstorm sang a song to her:

"Sleep, Christmas tree, bye-bye!"

The frost was wrapped in snow: “Look, don’t freeze!”

Cowardly bunny gray

Jumped under the Christmas tree.

Sometimes a wolf, an angry wolf, would run by at a trot.

And here she is, dressed up,

She came to us for the holiday,

And she brought a lot, a lot of joy to the children.
Well, Snow Maiden, we listened to the kids, sang my favorite song, did we forget to do anything else? Of course, my gray head! - give gifts!
(They hand out gifts, take pictures, read a congratulatory poem.)
Snow Maiden:
We congratulate you on the New Year and wish that in it,

Good luck awaits you in matters small and large!

So that the children are obedient (So that your Vasya is obedient),

May everyone be healthy!
Father Frost:
In general, happiness, prosperity and success to the whole family!

Together: Happy New Year!

This Chinese holiday will especially appeal to fans of exotic cultures!
Chinese culture is one of the oldest in the world, and its holidays are always celebrated with colorful dances, fireworks and a magnificent feast. The predominant color is red, a symbol of prosperity and good luck.
For example, the Chinese celebrate the New Year at the end of January - beginning of February. This holiday is called the Spring Festival.
We invite you to use several ideas to celebrate a birthday, Chinese New Year, or simply to have an exciting and unforgettable party with friends and/or family.

Invitations

Make your own card, it couldn't be easier! Take colored paper and write the appropriate text on it. Glue or print Chinese characters or other symbols.
- Another idea that takes a little more time is to bake Chinese fortune cookies and put an invitation card inside.
- Write the invitation text on a paper Chinese lantern, then fold it and send it to your guests in an envelope.
- Write the text of the invitation on red paper, then roll it into a tube and tie it with a ribbon. Place two sticks under the ribbon and the invitation is ready.
- If you are planning to celebrate Chinese New Year, you can write “Happy New Year!” on the card. in Chinese.
- Another holiday idea: invite your friends (and/or family) to a Chinese restaurant - decor is provided!

Traditions

When preparing and holding the event, follow classical Chinese traditions:
- use red and gold colors for decorations;
- hang garlands of Chinese lanterns everywhere;
- on the eve of the New Year in China, it is customary to clean up the house in order, supposedly, to sweep away all the bad luck from it and get ready to welcome happiness. Therefore, on the day of the holiday itself, hide the broom from human eyes, so as not to sweep away the newly arrived happiness and good luck;

- in order to avoid all sorts of disagreements, during the holiday, try not to scream or cry loudly;
- do not use white color in decorations; in China it symbolizes death and sorrow;
- if the weather permits, open the doors and windows wider to bring happiness into the house;
- ask guests to take off their shoes at the door for a soft and comfortable transition into the new year;
- write a hieroglyph for happiness on two sheets of red paper and attach them upside down on both sides of the front door.

Scenery

To decorate the room, naturally, use Chinese paraphernalia:
- Chinese lanterns: they will not only provide additional lighting, but also, according to tradition, will bring happiness to your home. As a rule, two red lanterns are hung at the entrance to the house;
- flowers. They symbolize the rebirth of nature and are a wish for happiness in the coming year. The most valued flowers are the peach tree, a symbol of longevity, prosperity and love, the flowers of the plum tree, kumquat, orange tree, bamboo, symbols of friendship and sources of joy, as well as daffodils, orchids, dahlias and chrysanthemums;

- Food sticks;
- Chinese characters printed on paper and hung on the walls with wishes of all the best;
- red, black and/or gold balloons;
- lucky bamboo;
- aroma lamps;
- tablecloths in red and black colors. To enhance the effect, you can sprinkle them with golden sparkles or confetti, and also arrange red and gilded candles;
- sun umbrellas and fans;

- plates or baskets with clementines or oranges, symbols of happiness. According to tradition, when going to visit the New Year, you need to take with you several oranges or clementines and “lai see” (a red envelope on which Chinese characters are written with wishes of all the best and in which an even number of coins is enclosed. As a rule, such envelopes are given parents to children, bosses to subordinates, as well as simply lonely people). The presence of leaves on fruits symbolizes the desire to continue communication with the person to whom you are giving them.

Suits
If you want to follow Chinese traditions, note on the invitation that guests do not wear white, a symbol of grief.
You can directly ask them to come in Chinese costumes or at least something red and/or black, flip-flops and parasols.
Dressing up in traditional costumes will truly add to the charm of the holiday!

Games and entertainment

Mahjong
Mahjong is an ancient Chinese game that requires experience, calculation and strategy. It involves 4 players and 144 special chips.
Organize a tournament among your guests. You can play the game either in parallel, on several tables at once, or sequentially. In addition, you can simply offer it to some four people and not involve the rest at all.
You will find the rules of the game on many sites.

Dragon dance and lion dance
The dragon dance is one way to honor this highly respected character in China. It is believed that the dragon, just like the fireworks, drives out evil spirits. Typically, a dragon consists of 7-12 parts, each of which is controlled by one person.
Dragon dance is a mixture of acrobatics and martial arts. The rhythm of the dance of this colorful and mythical animal is set by drums and gongs.
You will need:
- a large sheet of cardboard,
- crepe paper,
- paints,
- several hoops for a frame made of bamboo or thick cardboard,
- old rags.
Preparations:
Draw the head of a dragon or lion on a large sheet of cardboard. We cut it out and decorate it. We cut several ribbons from crepe paper and glue them to the inside of the head to make a mane. We cut out two strips from cardboard and glue them to the inside of the head in the form of handles, by which you will hold it. We attach a long piece of fabric to the top of the head. At a distance of 1-2 meters from each other, we attach several hoops (according to the number of participants) to this fabric from the inside.
A lion can be depicted with only two players: one will be the head and front paws, the second will be the hind paws.
If there are no materials or time for preparation, you can depict animals without costumes, relying solely on your artistry and the imagination of the audience.
Progress of the game:
Divide the players into teams. Each team is one beast. Players dress in costumes.
The dragon's goal is to make smooth waves with its body.
The Leo's goal is to demonstrate his animal instinct and his winning character. To play with a lion, you will need a string with a ball, with which the leader will tease the wild cat, forcing it to jump, run and catch the ball. In addition, the lion must show his soft cat-like disposition and plasticity; for this he can lie on the floor, bend his back, sharpen his claws and lick his lips.
The team that completes the task better wins.

Sticks
A Chinese holiday cannot be considered complete without chopsticks! First of all, thoroughly explain to your guests how to use them. Then, serve each player a bowl of rice or whatever, and let the one who finishes their portion the fastest win.

Firework
What is a Chinese holiday without firecrackers!!!
They are used to drive away evil spirits. To avoid accidents, be extremely careful and careful:
- follow safety precautions,
- do not give firecrackers to children,
- strictly follow the instructions on the label,
- provide possible options for extinguishing fire in case of fire,
- arrange fireworks only in open areas.

Lottery
You will need:
- a large dish filled with destiny cookies.
Progress of the game:
In a limited period of time, each player tries to eat as many cookies as possible, while clearly reading the notes with wishes hidden in them.
The one who collects the most notes wins.

Menu

Chinese cuisine is considered one of the best in the world. At the New Year's Eve, you can start eating only when all the guests have gathered at the table. At the same time, one extra portion is always served for all those who could not come.
If you are not good at cooking, and especially Chinese, then place an order at a Chinese restaurant. Keep in mind that today you can find quite a lot of Asian products in regular stores.
It is also worth considering the fact that the number of dishes should correspond to the number of guests, because in this case, each guest has a chance to find a treat to their taste.
Here are some ideas:
Main dishes:
- vegetable vegetarian dishes, a source of wisdom,
- whole cooked chicken, a source of health for all family members,
- cutlets made from fish, shrimp and meat, a source of success in studies.
Dessert:

- cookies of fate,
- Nian gao, rice cakes, which in Chinese means “becoming better year after year”,
- Zongzi, a kind of triangular-shaped rice pudding that brings “a happy life and a good harvest.”
Beverages:
- green tea or jasmine tea,
- Chinese beer,
- rice vodka (sake),
- red cocktails.

Chinese holidays

In conclusion, here are a few of the most popular and colorful Chinese holidays that will probably give you ideas about what and when to celebrate in appropriate style.
- Lantern Festival (two weeks after the New Year),
- All Saints' Day (in April),
- Dragon Boat Festival (in June),
- Valentine's Day (in August),
- Festival of Hungry Ghosts (in August),
- Moon Festival (in September),
- Dongzhi.
Happy holiday!