Animal Zodiac
What year is "The Year of the Snake"?
2025
What calendar determines the Chinese zodiac?
The lunar calendar.
What color is associated with Chinese New Year?
Red.
What color are Chinese New Year decorations?
Red
Why do Chinese families visit temples on New Year's Eve?
To pay respect to their ancestors
What year was the last "year of the Dragon"?
2024
What is another name for Chinese New Year?
Spring Festival.
What do Chinese kids get for New Year?
Red Envelopes with lucky money.
Who comes to the big feast on New Year's Eve?
Everyone in your family
What are some ways people honor their ancestors on New Year's Eve?
Burning paper money and incense, giving food and drink offerings
What year was last "year of the Horse"?
2014
How long is the Chinese New Year celebration?
15 days
What new things to people buy for Chinese New Year?
Clothes
What is the most important part of the celebration?
Eating and spending time with family.
Why is it important to honor your ancestors during this time?
They are still part of your family, and look out for you during the year
What will be the zodiac animal next year?
Horse
How many people celebrate Chinese New Year?
1/6 of the world's population.
How much money to kids receive in their red envelopes?
$10-$20 (20¥-100¥)
What do Chinese families do at Midnight on New Year's Eve?
Set off fireworks
Who goes to the temple on Chinese New Year's Eve?
Chinese people who Buddhist.
What is Mrs. Clowser's Chinese zodiac animal?
Pig
What is the festival that ends Chinese New Year?
Lantern Festival
What is the biggest difference (besides date) between Chinese and US New Year?
Everyone in China celebrates their birthday that day, in US we celebrate our birthday on the date we are born.
What do families do after the big feast on New Year's Eve?
Watch the New Year's Gala on TV
Where did Mrs. Clowser go to celebrate Chinese New Year 2015?
To one of her student's homes in the countryside.