Lunar New Year January 22

1/20/2023 10:22 am

Celebrating Lunar New Year on January 22

This year, Lunar New Year will be celebrated on January 22, when the moon will enter a new phase.  It is one of the most important holidays in some Asian countries, including China, Korea and Vietnam.  Many Asian Americans also celebrate the holiday, which is full of family traditions, including cleaning for the new year to bring good luck. 

According to the Chinese zodiac, 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit and you can read more here about the rabbit and other zodiac signs. Some rabbit traits (those born February 3, 2011 to January 22, 2012.) are being kind and talented. 

Here are more ways to learn about Lunar New Year:

• Read these Classroom Books About Lunar New Year
• Celebrate Lunar New Year in the Seattle area at events listed here and here.
• Try to cook and enjoy some of the traditional Lunar New Year Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese food listed here.
• Watch Principal Isakson’s read aloud book “A Sweet New Year for Ren” written by Michelle Sterling and illustrated by Dung Ho.