Chinese New Year is a very old celebration, a time for repaying debts, enjoying feasts, giving "red envelopes" of lucky money to friends and relatives, and remembering ancestors. Yan Yat  - The seventh day of the Chinese New Year is called Yan Yat, "Everybody's Birthday." There are many ancient and delightful superstitions surrounding this holiday.  Nian, the Horrible Monster, is one of our favorite superstitions for kids. Click here to read this ancient story. Meet the Kitchen God, who tattled on people to his boss, the "Jade Emperor". And discover other great superstitions. Click here.      Chinese New Year Free Games for Kids  Fun from PBS: Countdown,  Red Envelope Game,  Clean Sweep Game,  Musical Lanterns,  Tangrams,  Counting Koi,  The Story Maker! Play Chinese New Year Games  Make a lucky poster Animals of the Chinese Zodiac Learn what each day signifies Dragon Lore FREE Clip Art Free Ecards & Games   For Teachers Chinese New Year decorations Make a fu (good luck) poster  Fire Up - Chinese New Year Ancient China Units & Lesson Plans Lantern Festival Dragon Lore Chinese Festivals Free Presentations in PowerPoint format Free Clip Art  All Rights Reserved    Clip Art Credit: Phillip Martin Have a great year!