Chinese new year
How long do Chinese New Year celebrations last?
The Chinese New Year starts with the first new moon and the celebrations last until the full moon-15 days later.
What is Arbor Day?
Arbor day is a day when people plant trees and think about how important they are.
When do Australians celebrate Rememberance Day?
Australians celebrate Rememberance Day on 11th November every year.
Where does the Quebec festival takes place?
This festival takes place in Canada.
Where is Winter Carnival celebrated?
Winter Carnival is celebrated in Saranac Lake, New York.
Why do the Chinese eat a lot of sweets at New Year?
Children can eat lots of sweets, which the Chinese believe makes the following year 'sweet'.
Why does the date of Arbor Day vary from one country to another?
To match the best weather for planting trees.
Why do people wear poppies pinned to their clothes on this day?
The poppy is the symbol of Rememberance Day because these flowers grew in such huge numbers on the battlefields in France during World War 1
What are the preparations for this festival?
Building a wonderful Ice Palace
When does the festival takes place?
The festival takes place at the beginning of February each year and lasts 10 days.
What are some of the superstitions in China?
Some of the superstitions are:
No crying children
No cleaning on New Year’s Day
No scissors or knives
No haircut
Wear red clothes
Give red envelopes with money
Eat sweets
When does the Arbor Day take place in China and New Zeland?
China-12th March
New Zeland-5th June
What sad tune does the musician play for this festival?
The Last Post.
What do people do during this festival?
People dress up in red and blow loudly into red horns than join the fun.
What do local people build?
The local people build an enormous ice palace as a home for Sara the Snowy Owl, the town mascot.
How many dishes do they eat at Chinese New Year, and why that number?
On New Year's Eve the Chinese visit relatives and have a large meal together. Typically, they eat eight or nine dishes because these are lucky numbers.
How do the Chinese call Arbor Day?
What do they do on this day?
The Chinese call Arbor day,the Tree Planting Day.On this day they plant millions of trees across the country. Farmers in villages plant trees on nearby mountains for cooking and heating. In cities, children label trees with their names, and couples often marry the day before Arbor Day and plant a tree
In wich instrument is the music played?
It is played on a bugle.
What are the activities in this festival?
Sculpture making, canoeraces, dogsled races, fireworks, carnival parades.
With what does the festival begins?
The festival begins with the crowning of the Winter Carnival King and Queen.
What is the story behind the color red in The Chinese New Year
Red is important during Chinese New Year because of an old legend about a monster called Nian. It used to scare people every year, but it was afraid of loud sounds, fire, and the color red. So people used red decorations and firecrackers to scare it away. Now, red is used everywhere during the New Year to bring good luck and protection.
Why do couples in China plant a tree the day before they get married?
Couples often marry the day before Arbor Day and plant a tree to mark the start of their life together.
How is the final played tune called?
The Rouse.
What is this festival's mascot called?
Bonhomme
What can you do in this festival?
In this festival you can watch the parade with colourful floats, dress in fancy costumes and also watch the firework display over the Ice Palace.