1. Language Structure Xin Nian Hao Happy New Year Traditionally the new year greetings are done by two hands together in the front and bow slightly. 2. VocabularyPinyin Meaning pronunciatio n Xin NewNian CharacterYear 3. Cultural expriences The following items are commonly used for Chinese New Year celebration.bian paoFirework What are they for How did this tradition start What does it remind you of when thinking about our Christmas celebration 4. chun lian Poetic Couplets What are they for Where do people put them What does it remind you of when thinking about our Christmas celebration 5. bian pao Firework What are they for What were they originally for What does it remind you of when thinking about our Christmas celebration 6. jian zhi Paper cutting What are they for Where do they put them What does it remind you of when thinking about our Christmas celebration 7. hong bao Red Envelope What are they for What do they put in them and why What does it remind you of when thinking about our Christmas celebration 8. Dessert time: