The Zodiac
Which 3 are NOT animals of the Chinese zodiac?
Horse// Goat // Bear // Ox // Dog // Giraffe // Lion // Pig
Bear // Giraffe // Lion
In most countries, it is traditional to remove bad luck before Lunar New Year by doing what?
Sweeping the house // Washing the dog // Lighting incense // Donating to charity
Sweeping the house
The heavenly emperor who rules over Lunar New Year is named after which gemstone?
Ruby // Jade // Sapphire // Onyx
Jade
Which fruit symbolizes good luck during Chinese New Year?
Oranges // Apples // Banana // Kiwi
Oranges
What 2 "unlucky" colors are not worn during the Chinese New Year?
Black & White
Lunar New Year 2023 is the year of the what?
Rat // Tiger // Goat // Dragon // Rabbit
Rabbit
What color of envelope would you expect to see at Lunar New Year?
Green // Yellow // Purple // Red
Red
According to legend, how were the 12 zodiac animals first decided?
A game of chess // An eating competition // A race // A water right
A Race
Which country or territory celebrates Lunar New Year with rice cake soup?
South Korea // Mongolia // India // Russia
South Korea
True or False: Washing or cutting your hair on the first day of the Lunar New Year is seen as good luck?
False. It is seen as bad luck because it’s as if you’re washing away your luck and prosperity for the coming year.
The 5 elements of the Chinese zodiac are water, wood, earth, fire and… what?
Metal // Iron // Air // Wind
Metal
True or False: In the neighboring country of Mongolia, the Lunar New Year is Tsagaan Sar?
True
Firecrackers
New Year’s Eve holds particular significance with 年夜饭 / Nián yèfàn, on the first day. Best spent with loved ones, this day is all about exquisite food and feasting, with tables adorned with delicious spreads. What is 年夜饭 / Nián yèfàn?
Reunion Dinner // The Last Supper // Feast of Fools
Reunion Dinner
True or False: Oranges are given as gifts during the Chinese New Year.
True. They are seen to resemble the sun and are associated with the positive yang principle, so, they are thought to bring good fortune and good blessings.
In some cultures, what zodiac animal replaces the goat?
Deer // Llama // Sheep // Parrot
Sheep
Lunar New Year in China typically lasts how many days?
5 // 10 // 15 // 20
15
It’s traditional to leave ‘zào táng’ (hearth candy) out in the house in order to appease which god?
Kitchen God // Balcony God // Living Room God // Bedroom God
Kitchen God
True or False: In places like Hong Kong, New Year’s Day is a time to eat only vegetarian dishes?
True. Not only to denote a fresh start but because on this day it’s seen as taboo to take a life and eat meat.
People born in the Year of the Rabbit on these 2 consecutive dates of the month, are said to be rewarded with high status and “harmonious marriage.”
If 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, what was last year?
Snake // Horse // Dragon // Tiger
Tiger
The final day of the Lunar New Year in China is known as Shangyuan Festival, which is the festival of what?
Lucky money // Rice // Lanterns // Oxen
Lanterns
The 7th day of the Lunar New Year is ‘ren ri’ (人日). Legend says it’s the birthday of which creature?
Goats // Humans // Dragons // Monkeys
Humans
True or False: During Chinese New Year celebrations, you’ll always find fish on the table.
True. In Chinese, the word for fish ‘yu’, also means ‘surplus’ which families welcome for the future.
What was the zodiac sign for 2021?
Ox // Tiger // Snake // Rabbit
Ox