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What two months is Chinese New Year celebrated in?
January and February
Which Chinese zodiac is considered most special?
Dragon
what two colors was typically worn?
red and gold
What does eating fish represent
Surplus
What color is most commonly found in Chinese New Year decor?
red
How many years has Chinese New Year been celebrated?
3000
Which character traits correlate with the tiger zodiac?
Bravery and Competitiveness
What stone do they use for their jewelry and hair accessories?
Jade
What does eating dumplings on Chinese New Year symbolize?
Wealth
Why do families thoroughly clean their homes?
To sweep away bad luck
Which Mythological Beast is Chinese New Years based off of?
Nian
How many years does the Chinese zodiac cycle last before restarting?
Twelve years
What does the gold and red represent in their clothing?
Joy and fortune
What does the rice cake represent?
High Income
what do the red envelopes contain that the elders give out to the young people?
Money
Which dynasty did the Chinese New Years originate from?
Shang Dynasty
What is different about the dragon compared to the other animal zodiacs?
It is the only mythical creature
Black and White
What are the long noodles that are served on Chinese New Year that are meant to bring a long life called?
Longevity noodles
What light source are homes typically decorated with that symbolizes good fortune?
red lanterns
What was the purpose of Chinese New Years during the Shang dynasty?
To honor God's and ancestors
What traits correlate with the rabbit zodiac?
Gentleness and compassion
What three images are commonly embroidered onto their clothing for the New Year?
Dragons, Koi Fish, and flowers
Why do they sometimes avoid using knives during cooking on New Years?
It is said to cut off good luck
What do they do to drive away the mythical beast Nian and evil spirits?
They light fireworks/firecrackers