The Zodiac Explained
In 2026, Lunar New Year celebrates the Year of this fast and spirited animal.
What is the Horse?
Lunar New Year is celebrated in countries like China, Vietnam, Korea, and this Southeast Asian city-state.
What is Singapore?
Fireworks and loud celebrations are meant to scare away this.
What are evil spirits (or bad spirits)?
The Lunar New Year zodiac rotates through this many animals in a repeating cycle.
What is 12?
People often give red envelopes filled with money as a symbol of this.
What is good luck (or prosperity)?
Long noodles eaten during the holiday represent living a long and healthy _____.
What is life?
Each zodiac animal is also paired with one of five natural elements like Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, or Water. This year's element is ______.
What is Fire?
Many families clean their homes before the holiday to symbolically sweep away this.
What is bad luck (or negativity from the past year)?
The celebration typically lasts for about ____ days, ending with the Lantern Festival.
What is 15 days?