Chinese New Year Foods
Which food symbolizes wealth?
a) rice balls
b) dumplings
b) dumplings
---Dumplings mean 'wealth', due to their traditional gold/silver ingot shape.
Brave like a _____________.
a) dragon
b) goat
a) dragon
-Gold dragons are strong believers in the rule of order and the greater good.
As decisive as a ________.
a) rooster
b) rat
a) rooster
-Roosters are serious in their work. They are straightforward and decisive in their actions.
Everybody wears new _________ during the New Year.
a) watches
b) clothes
b) clothes
--It is believed that wearing new clothes from head to toe symbolizes a new start and fresh hopes for the New Year
What can't you wash on New Years Day?
a) your dog
b) your hair
b) your hair
The first character in the Chinese word for prosper is the same as the Chinese character for hair. This means that washing or cutting it off is regarded as washing your fortune away, reducing your chances of prosperity and good fortune in the coming year.
What kind of fruits do people eat at Chinese New Year?
a) lemons
b) oranges
b) Oranges
-The Chinese words for “orange” and “tangerine” closely resemble the words for “luck” and “wealth.” The gold color of these fruits also symbolizes prosperity.
Strong like an _____________.
a) horse
b) ox
b) ox
- People born in the Year of the Ox are strong, reliable, fair and conscientious, inspiring confidence in others.
As smart as a __________.
a) pig
b) monkey
b) monkey
--People born in the Year of the Monkey are intelligent, witty and strong-willed. They are remarkably inventive, creative and able to solve most problems. Their curiosity means they have a great thirst for knowledge.
What do we see when you hear loud drums drumming and people dancing in special costumes?
a) Dragon parade
b) Lion dance
b) Lion dance
What can't you eat for Chinese New Year?
a) congee/ porridge
b) cereal
a) congee/ porridge
-Porridge should not be eaten, because it is considered that only poor people have porridge for breakfast, and people don't want to start the year "poor" as this is a bad omen.
What do you eat rice balls for?
a) wealth
b) unity
b) unity
-Glutinous rice balls tang yuan is the traditional treat eaten to celebrate the Lantern Festival -- the culminating day of the Lunar New Year . It represents harmony and togetherness because their name sounds like the word “reunion” in Chinese and its round shape symbolizes unity.
As peaceful as a ____________.
a) dragon
b) rabbit
b) rabbit
-People who are born in the year of the rabbit are calm and peaceful. They avoid fighting and arguing at all times
As crafty as a ______________.
a) dragon
b) rat
b) rat
-People born in the year of the Rat are thought to be intelligent, crafty and optimistic.
What zodiac year is 2025?
Year of the Snake
What shouldn't you take during the New Year?
a) coffee
b) nap
b) nap
-Some believe those who nap during Lunar New Year celebrations and house visits are more likely to be lazy and unproductive for the rest of the year. It is also considered rude to sleep when guests are around.
Which food do you eat for longevity (long life)?
a) noodles
b) fish
a) noodles
--Longevity noodles are commonly served during Chinese New Year because they represent the wish for a long life. The noodles are never cut or broken by the cook. The whole noodle should be eaten (without cutting it) or- legend has it- you might cut your life short!
As loyal as a _________.
a) dog
b) pig
a) dog
-Loyal, faithful, and true, people born in the Year of the Dog make the best of friends. As such, they often inspire confidence in others and are always willing to help those in need.
As kind as a ____________.
a) rooster
b) goat
b) goat
- People born in a year of the Goat are generally believed to be gentle, mild-mannered, shy, stable, sympathetic, amicable, and brimming with a strong sense of kindheartedness and justice.
What colors bring good fortune and luck?
a) white and red
b) red and gold
b) Red and gold
-In Chinese culture, red symbolizes fire, good fortune, and joy. It is the color of happiness, used strictly for celebrations. Unsurprisingly, gold symbolizes wealth and prosperity.
What do you need to avoid during the New Year?
a) gold coins
b) children crying
c) children crying
-The cry of a child is believed to bring bad luck to the family, so parents do their best to keep children from crying by whatever means possible.
What does fish symbolize?
a) longevity (long life)
b) prosperity (wealth)
b) prosperity
--The word for fish, “Yu”, sounds like the word for wish and abundance, so fish is used to symbolize wishes for abundance in the New Year.
As honest as a _____________.
a) ox
b) horse
b) horse
-The horse is the seventh sign in the Chinese zodiac and people born in the year of the horse is a natural leader and is admired by many for his brilliant wit and honesty.
As wise as a ______________.
a) snake
b) rabbit
a) snake
-People born in the Year of the Snake are intelligent, wise and charming. They are usually good-looking and alluring. They are also deep thinkers, like to plan well and are determined in whatever they do.
What do many people give their children for Chinese New Year's?
a) red envelopes
b) fresh vegetables
a) red envelopes
What color shouldn't you wear on New Year's Day?
a) white
b) blue
a) white
-Do not wear white or black clothes as these two colors are associated with mourning traditionally.