Lunar New Year Coloring Pages & Activities
Celebrate Lunar New Year, or create an opportunity to learn more about it, with these free printable Lunar New Year coloring pages. These pages are a fantastic resource for children to engage with and learn about this significant holiday, which is celebrated by millions of people around the world.
The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, is determined by the lunar calendar. It falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice, which is on December 21. This means that each year, the date of the New Year varies, typically occurring between January 21 and February 20.
Our Lunar New Year coloring pages feature a variety of themes related to the festival, including traditional symbols, zodiac animals, and customary festivities, providing an engaging way for children to explore the cultural importance of this holiday at home or in the classroom.
Overview of the Lunar New Year Coloring Pages
From friendly renditions of animals from the Chinese Zodiac to lanterns and celebratory scenes, you can pick and choose your favorites Lunar New Year images to print and color. Be sure to check out our ideas below for having even more fun with your Lunar New Year coloring pages.
Zodiac Animal Coloring Pages
The Chinese Zodiac is divided into a 12-year cycle. Each year in the cycle is represented by one of the following 12 different animals: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.
The Chinese zodiac begins and ends on the Lunar New Year, making it a central part of the holiday. Your Chinese zodiac sign is the animal that represents the year you were born.
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More Lunar New Year Coloring Pages
Find more friendly animals from the Chinese zodiac, lanterns, and more to color in with markers, crayons, or colored pencils.
Fun Ways to Use Your Free Lunar New Year Coloring Pages
Recommended for: Kids of all ages
⭐ Lunar New Year Parade
After coloring their pages, children can create a mini parade. They can attach sticks to their colored pages and parade around the classroom or house, mimicking the famous Lantern Festival processions that traditionally occurs 15 days after the Chinese New Year.
⭐ Chinese Zodiac Storytelling
In the Chinese calendar, each year is associated with an animal, as illustrated in several of the Chinese New Year coloring pages. Children can use their colored pages to learn about the Chinese zodiac and write down what they learn on the back of the sheet, and then share that information with classmates or family members.
⭐ Wall Mural
Combine all the colored Lunar New Year coloring pages to create a large mural showcasing the Chinese New Year celebration. This can be displayed in a classroom or at home, creating a festive and educational decoration.
