春节Chinese New Year
Wrapped in paper, good fortune inside,
Elders give it to children with joy and pride.
Once a year, it brings luck your way,
What am I?
红包 (hóng bāo) Red Envelope
元宵节(yuán xiāo jié)是什么时候？
When is the Lantern Festival?
The festival typically takes place on the 15th day of the first lunar month.
How many different dumpling fillings did we have on our dumpling-making day?
3: beef, pork, veggie.
Which animal represents the year 2025?
蛇 (shé)🐍 Snake
What is another name for Chinese Lunar New Year, and when does it usually occur?
Spring Festival. It typically falls between January 21 and February 20 each year.
What is the traditional food eaten during the Lantern Festival?
元宵 (yuán xiāo) or 汤圆 (tāng yuán)
sweet rice dumplings
皮薄馅多，有肉有菜，
过年必吃，象征团圆。
（打一食物）
饺子🥟 （jiǎo zi）Dumplings
我会汪汪叫，
四条腿儿跑得快，
宠物里最受欢迎，
你猜我是谁？
狗 Dog🐶
说出三种与中国新年相关的物品或装饰品(不包含食物)。
Name three items and/or decorations related to Chinese New Year (no food).
eg:
红红的，亮亮的，节日里挂得高高的，我是什么？
Red and bright, hanging high during the festival, guess what I am?
灯笼 (dēnglóng) Lantern
圆圆的，软软的，甜甜的，正月十五要吃它。
我是什么？
汤圆 (Tāngyuán) or 元宵 i(Yuánxiāo) - Glutinous rice dumplings, often eaten during the Lantern Festival, are a popular treat.
爬得快，跳得高，
活泼好动又聪明，
爱吃香蕉爱爬树。
我是谁？
猴子 Monkey🐒
I'm often seen during the New Year's parade,
With vibrant colors, I prance and invade.
I hop and I leap, with cymbals and drums,
Scaring away evil and making it run.
What am I?
Lion Dance
What do lanterns symbolize?
Lanterns symbolize the light of hope and the reunion of families, while the round shape of lanterns represents completeness and unity.
I’m filled with bubbling broth and heat,
Gather around, dip your food in.
I’m a meal for everyone, come and feast！
What am I?
火锅 (Huǒguō) - Hot pot
It originated in China during the Zhao Dynasty (221–206 BC).
The sixth animal in the Chinese Zodiac is ____.
The Snake (蛇, Shé 🐍).
Why do people wear red and set off firecrackers during Chinese New Year?
People believed red can bring good luck, happiness, and drive away evil spirits. It also symbolizes prosperity and protection. Firecrackers are set off to scare away evil spirits, especially the mythical monster "Nian," and to bring in a fresh start with loud, joyful celebrations for the new year.
What are the common fillings of 元宵 (yuán xiāo)？
The filling can vary, but it is typically made of:
Wrapped in thin rice paper, filled with veggies, meat, or more. Fry me up, and enjoy the crunch. What am I?
春卷儿 （chūn juǎn er） - Spring rolls
中国的十二生肖按照顺序是什么？
What is the order of the Chinese zodiac?
1. 鼠 (Rat) 2. 牛 (Ox) 3. 虎 (Tiger) 4. 兔 (Rabbit)
5. 龙 (Dragon) 6. 蛇 (Snake) 7. 马 (Horse)
8. 羊 (Goat) 9. 猴 (Monkey) 10. 鸡 (Rooster)
11. 狗 (Dog) 12. 猪 (Pig)