12 zodiac signs
How many zodiac animals are there?
12
What is the animal sign for this year?
Ox
What is the good lucky colour for Chinese New Year?
red
When is the Chinese New Year day this year?
Friday 12 Feb
Who is the winner in the Zodiac Race?
Rat
What is inside the red packet?
lucky money
What does fish symbolise in Chinese New Year?
abundance.
How many days does the festival last?
15 days
Is the cat one of the Zodiac animals? Why or why not?
No, because it is being kicked into the river by the rat.
What do children wear on Chinese New Year day?
new clothes.
What is this character '福‘ displayed as decoration?
Fortune, luck.
What is the celebration called on the 15th day?
Lantern festival.
Which 3 animals are crossing the river together?
Monkey, rooster and dog
Why people are performing dragon/lion dance in Chinese New Year?
To scare the Monster 'nian' away.
What is the other name for Chinese New Year
春节 chun jie.
What zodiac sign is last year? and next year?
Rat, tiger
How do you say 12 zodiac signs in Mandarin?
12 sheng xiao
Say one good luck greeting in Chinese.
xin nian kuai le; gong xi fa cai; xin nian hao.
What do Chinese people put up as decorations outside of their house?
chun lian - couplets, deng long - lanterns.
What is the traditional food to eat in Chinese New Year?
jiao zi - dumpling for family reunion