lny 2025
2025 is the year of the ____
2025 is the year of the snake
what color(s) is/are associated with lunar new year?
red + gold
whats the story of the animals in the lunar new year calendar? (e.g. dragon, horse, rat, snake, etc.)
the animals raced and the first twelve animals to make it were put on the calendar
what role do fireworks and firecrackers have?
they scare away evil spirits
what is the envelope which holds gift money called?
a longer noodle means a longer __
a longer noodle means a longer life
why is the traditional chinese calendar helpful?
agricultural planning (harvesting), cultural and religious events, astrology and feng shui, alignment with nature and cycles, festivals and lunar new year, historical and cultural significance, traditional medicine (any of the seven is okay)
what are some superstitions?
people avoid washing their hair (its said to wash away good luck and people avoid arguing to avoid a bad fortune (any other true answer is valid)
what fruit is associated with good luck?
tangerines and/or oranges
what does the color red do?
it attracts good luck and wards off evil spirits (and nian the dragon)
how long does the spring festival last for?
eleven days
to whom are red envelopes given to? (name at least two)
children, unmarried adults, and employees
what does the snake represent?
the snake is often seen as a symbol of wisdom, intuition, and charm.
what is an alternative name for the lunar new year?
spring festival (or other valid answers)
what festival starts after the spring festival?
red lantern festival
how long is the lunar new year traditionally celebrated for?
fifteen days (spring festival ~ eleven days + red lantern festival ~ four days)
name one dti (dress to impress) code thats based on the lunar new year of 2025
LNY2025, YEAROFTHESNAKE or HAPPYNEWYEAR
what day does the lunar new year fall on each year?
the second new moon after the winter solstice
how long is the red lantern festival for?
four days
what is the name of the chinese dragon thats associated with the lunar new year?
nian