Make a colorful and cheerful Chinese New Year horse ornament for 2026, an ideal craft for children to celebrate while discovering more about the Year of the Horse.
In 2026, Chinese New Year honors the Year of the Horse, and this printable horse ornament craft gives children an enjoyable way to join in the festivities.
With basic supplies such as paper, streamers, and yarn, your children can design a bright horse—a representation of strength, grace, and independence—to celebrate the Year of the Horse.
Along with bringing a celebratory feel to your decorations, this Chinese New Year horse ornament craft gives children a great chance to explore Chinese customs and understand the importance of the Lunar New Year.
Known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival as well, Chinese New Year follows the lunar calendar instead of the Gregorian calendar observed in much of the world.
As a result, Chinese New Year occurs on a different date annually, generally sometime from January 21 through February 20.
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This festival draws on traditions and customs that span centuries. It represents the beginning of a fresh lunar cycle and pays tribute to ancestors, making it a distinctive celebration filled with cultural meaning.
To enjoy the Year of the Horse with your family, try adorning your home in red and gold, traditional shades associated with luck and abundance.
Our Chinese New Year horse ornament is perfect for this activity. The printable design shows a horse encircled by cherry blossoms and fireworks, with 2026 printed below it.
Children can decorate the design with colors, then attach streamers along the bottom. Add a cord and display it indoors or outside in the yard.
Instructions, step by step
Begin by printing the Chinese New Year ornament page.
Decorate the ornament with color, then trim it out.
Attach 5 crepe paper streamers to the lower edge of the ornament with glue.
Punch a hole in the top of the ornament at the indicated spot, then thread yarn through it so you can hang it.