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| Three Rabbits China, Qing Dynasty Unidentified Artist |
I originally offered this blog in 2011 but since 2023 is also the Year of the Rabbit I am sharing it again, along with additional stories and resources.
The Chinese New Year begins on January 22, 2023 until February 9, 2024. The Rabbit is the fourth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 animal signs.
These are some of the traits of those born in the Year of the Rabbit:
- Reasonable
- Friendly
- Wise, fragile, tranquil, and serene,
- Considerate
- Diplomatic
- Organized
- Affectionate, co-operative, and pleasant.
- They can also make great painters or musicians due to their sense of beauty and their love of creativity.
- They possess good communication skills and make great teachers and counselors.
STORIES
A Rabbit Story - Tibet
https://mythfolklore.blogspot.com/2014/03/tibetan-folk-tales-rabbit-story.html
Cottontail Shoots the Sun – Native American
https://www.sacred-texts.com/nam/ca/wsm/wsm22.htm
The Dance for Water or Rabbit’s Triumph – South Africa
https://www.sacred-texts.com/afr/saft/sft20.htm
The Foolish Lion and the Clever Rabbit
http://tinyurl.com/2vv9nkt
How Rabbit Deceived Fox – Canada/Native American
https://fairytalez.com/rabbit-deceived-fox/
How the Rabbit Lost His Tail - Brazil
https://www.worldoftales.com/South_American_folktales/South_American_Folktale_6.html#gsc.tab=0
How the Terrapin beat the Rabbit – Native American
https://www.worldoftales.com/Native_American_folktales/Native_American_Folktale_5.html#gsc.tab=0
How the Wolf, the Fox, and Rabbit Committed a Crime - Tibet
https://mythfolklore.blogspot.com/2014/03/tibetan-folk-tales-wolf-fox-and-rabbit.html
The Moon Rabbit - Jakata
https://www.tell-a-tale.com/jataka-tale-the-moon-rabbit/
Rabbit and Fox– Native American
https://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Legends/RabbitandFox-Ojibwa.html
The Rabbit and the Coyote – South America
https://www.worldoftales.com/South_American_folktales/South_American_Folktale_2.html#gsc.tab=0
Rabbit and the Moon Man – Native American
https://www.worldoftales.com/Native_American_folktales/Native_American_Folktale_67.html#gsc.tab=0
The Rabbits Liver – Korea
http://www.sejongsociety.org/korean_theme/korean_folk_tales/rabbits_liver.html
Rabbit Plays Tug-O-War – Native American
http://tinyurl.com/btxxdzm
The Rabbit Throws Out His Sandal – South America
https://www.worldoftales.com/South_American_folktales/South_American_Folktale_3.html#gsc.tab=0
Rabbits Wish for Snow – Native American
https://www.pbs.org/circleofstories/storytellers/tchin.html
The Smiling Rabbit - Mexico
https://www.post-journal.com/life/focus-on-schools/2016/12/the-smiling-rabbit-in-the-moon-a-mexican-folktale/
BOOKS
Apples4theTeacher - Recommended reading. Children's books for the Chinese New Year.
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/chinese-new-year/kids-books/
Best Picture Books About Rabbits
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/33344.Best_Picture_Books_about_Rabbits
CRAFTS
DLTK Crafts – So many rabbit crafts here you will be hopping for hours!
http://tinyurl.com/286ze43
China themed coloring pages
http://tinyurl.com/2en37sa
Chinese Dragon Puppet – Makes a great bookmark as well.
http://tinyurl.com/3ysk9ce
Chinese New Year Zodiac Wreath
http://tinyurl.com/2a2h5ul
Easy Origami Rabbit – An easy-to-follow YouTube video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SaGXAihImg
Enchanted Learning - Crafts and activities for the Chinese New Year.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/chinesenewyear/
CURRICULUM
China Word Search
http://tinyurl.com/35cspxe
Education World - Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit.
http://tinyurl.com/32xxno3
Chinese New Year Printables and Worksheets
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/chinese-new-year/printables/
GAMES
Chinese New Year’s Games
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/chinese-new-year/kids-games/
Computer Games
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/chinese-new-year/games/
Traditional Chinese Games
https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/traditional-chinese-games
SOMETHING EXTRA
Chinese Folklore - Short Stories for Children to share during the Chinese New Year.
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/chinese-new-year/short-stories/
Chinese Proverbs
http://tinyurl.com/4francl
Myth and Moor – Folktales of rabbits and hares by Terri Windling.
https://www.terriwindling.com/blog/2020/04/folklore-rabbits-hares.html
Rabbits in Art and Storytelling
https://www.slaphappylarry.com/rabbits/
Storybug.net – Two previous posts on my blog about the Chinese New Year in 2008 and 2009. While the stories are not about rabbit you will find information about the celebration that may be useful.
http://tinyurl.com/yfqejbk and http://tinyurl.com/ylxdd5l
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Karen Chace 2011 Updated 2023 ©
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