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1. The document outlines the agenda for a lesson on Chinese New Year, including listening to a song, learning greetings in Chinese, the story of Nian, the 12 animal zodiac, and a craft activity. 2. The story of Nian explains that a monster used to terrorize villages on New Year's Eve until a old man scared it away using firecrackers, red banners, and bright lights - the things that Nian feared most. 3. The document also briefly introduces the Chinese zodiac, paper cutting craft, and quiz questions about the content.
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