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Chinese New Year Sensory Tray

February 1, 2021 by Annette Kaminsky Leave a Comment

Year of the Ox Chinese New Year rice-based sensory tray with a bull figurine and red and gold loose parts.

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Chinese New Year (also called Lunar New Year) will be celebrated on February 12 in 2021. It is the most important holiday in China and is celebrated by Chinese people and interested others all over the world. The holiday marks the end of the coldest winter days and the beginning of spring. Since it is the year of the ox, why not join in the festivities this February with an ox-themed Chinese New Year sensory tray.

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Ox Facts

  • Domesticated oxen are often castrated adult male cows, as this makes them easier to handle.
  • Ox horns are very long.
  • Being very strong animals, they can pull heavy loads.
  • As dependable work animals, oxen transport people and supplies, help with fieldwork, and power machines.
  • Oxen used to roam in herds in the wild.
Chinese New Year "Year of The Ox" rice-based tray featuring a bull figurine and red and gold loose parts.

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Character Qualities Of The Ox

The ox is a cherished animal in Chinese culture, as it is hardworking and reliable, and was used in agriculture by peasants to plow fields. Positive character qualities are attributed to the ox. And people born in the year of the ox are considered to be logical, disciplined, diligent, trustworthy, and talented. And who wouldn’t want to emulate these qualities!

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Related:

Year Of The Pig Sensory Bin (Chinese New Year 2019)

Year Of The Rat Noodle Bin (Chinese New Year 2020)

Year Of The Tiger Chickpea Bin (Chinese New Year 2022)

Year Of The Rabbit Sensory Bin (Chinese New Year 2023)

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Chinese New Year Sensory Tray

This Chinese New Year sensory tray gives a glimpse into Chinese culture and acknowledges the importance the ox has played in Chinese agriculture and life.

Chinese New Year loose parts tray featuring a bull figurine and red and gold loose parts.

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The base for the tray is super white glutinous rice. Loose parts included are:

  • bull figurine
  • gold coins
  • red beads
  • red diamond-shaped gems
  • gold and red buttons
  • gold bows, bells, and bead garland strips
  • red bowls
  • chopsticks
  • Chinese calligraphy cups
Year of the Ox Chinese New Year rice tray featuring a bull figurine and red and gold loose parts.

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People all over the world celebrate Chinese New Year. This traditional holiday is filled with drama and color, especially welcome in northern, winter white countries like mine!

Year of the Ox tray featuring a bull figurine and red and gold loose parts.

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Year of the Ox Lunar New Year rice-based sensory tray with a bull figurine and red and gold loose parts.

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Year of the Ox Chinese New Year rice-based sensory tray with a bull figurine and red and gold loose parts.

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© Annette Kaminsky February 1, 2021

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