Trivia
When is Chinese new year this year
Feb,10th
Name 1 Chinese New Year food
Valid answers:
饺子
粽子
梅菜扣肉
汤圆
馄饨
年糕
T/F: Family reunion is not important on New Years.
False
How many zodiacs are in Chinese culture?
12
False
T/F: Buying a pair of shoes is considered bad luck in Chinese new years.
True
What kind of fruit do people eat on Chinese New Year
橙子/橘子
This is used to ward off evil spirits
Firecrackers 鞭炮
Finish the sentence: Brave like a ______
Tiger 老虎
What was "Nian" afraid of?
红色、大声喧哗、火
Common thing kids receive on Chinese new year
糖果
What is the Chinese new year dinner called?
年夜饭
What are the pouches that people give to children?
Red envelopes 红包
We are celebrating the year of the what this year? (2024)
Year of the dragon 龙
Name one of the 2 biggest inventions in Chinese history.
1. Compass 罗盘
2. Paper 纸
What is the dance known to bring good luck and fortune?
舞狮
This food represents surplus, fortune and reunion.
Fish/鱼
This dance takes around 30 people to perform.
Dragon dance 舞龙
Name one of the 2 strongest zodiacs
Tiger and Dragon 虎与龙
Which moon phase does Chinese New Year start on?
New Moon 新月
What is the purpose of celebrating Chinese New Year.
(Double Jeopardy)
Drive away evil spirits and 欢迎新的一年. 为新一年里的繁荣、好运和幸福做好准备。
What food are round and small. We eat them at Lantern Festival.
汤圆
Name 3 Activities that are commonly used to celebrate Chinese New Year
游行,
舞龙,
舞狮,
放烟花,
家庭团聚,
年夜饭
Name all 12 Zodiac in order
鼠、牛、虎、兔、龙、蛇、马、羊、猴、鸡、狗、猪。
Which dynasty was believed to start the tradition of Chinese New Year
商代