Siao Yun's New Year

Open your presents!

"It's important to save for a rainy day,"
says Siao Ting, Siao Yun's older sister.

Siao Yun is excited about opening the 15 red gift packets she's collected!

Most of the red packets contain four dollars. But what a surprise! Her parents have given her $80. Her grandparents have given her $20. Altogether she receives more than $200 in New Year money!

Siao Yun says, "I used to be more of a spendthrift. Now I understand how important it is to save for a rainy day!"

"Once you start saving it really isn't that difficult," says Siao Yun. "Saving a little a day goes a long way. My piggy bank is already three quarters full!"

Time to slow down

By the fifteenth day, the festivities end quietly with the lantern day festival.

Children and adults walk around the neighborhood holding colorful lanterns. Some are shaped like butterflies, fruits and dragons!

Siao Yun and her friends link arms under the full moon. They skip and sing traditional Chinese songs to wish each other luck during the upcoming New Year.

True or False: Franklin was disliked in London and had to survive by begging for food and a place to sleep. Click Ben's head for the answer.

FALSE: At age 18, Franklin got a job at two of the best printing firms in London. His good looks, dignity, and ability soon won him the recognition of many important authors and publishers.

Singapore

WRITTEN BY:

Jodi

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