When and origin
Characters
Traditions 1
Traditions 2
100
What is the monster’s name?
nian
100
what is this word and what does it mean?
fu, meaning blessing, good luck
100
People deep cleaning their house during New year.
True or false and why
False, because you will sweep good luck.
100
What color of clothes do people wear during Chinese new year?
Red
200
On what day did the monster come to the village?
New year eve
200
why do people hang this word upside down?
Because “upside down” (倒 dào) sounds like “arrive” (到 dào)
fu upside down means fu has arrived.
200
On which day do Chinese people eat reunion dinner with family?
On Chinese new year eve.
200
Should you open the red envelope immediately in front of the person who gives to you?
No, absolutely not, in Chinese culture, we don't open gifts in front of other people, or it shows you are expecting something from them/being greedy.
300
When is Chinese new year? from which day to which day?
Agricultural calendar: January 1st to January 15th
300
How many zodiac animals are there?
12
300
What do people hang on both sides of the door?
Please find them in the classroom.
couplets and fu
300
What kind of performance will you see during new year celebration?
dragon dance and lion dance
400
What three things was Nian afraid of?
fire, red, and loud noises
400
What zodiac animal is 2026? How do you say the year in Chinese(2 words)
horse,马年
400
What TV show do many families watch?
Chinese new year gala
400
What is the name of the show people watch with their family on New year eve?
Gala
500
What New Year traditions come from the Nian legend?(at least 3)
Wearing red
Hanging red decorations
Setting off firecrackers
visit family members
500
what is this character and what is the meaning?
chun -spring
500
What do adults give children? what is inside?
Red envelope-money
500
What are the things you are not supposed to do on the new year?
1. don't break things
2. don't say unlucky things.
3. don't wash hair
4. don't cut hair