Zodiac animals
how many Zodiac animals are there
12
what is usually in red envelopes
money
what fruit is considered "lucky"
oranges/mandarins
what two months are Lunar New Year usually celebreated in
January or February
who was the first animal to win the race
rat
who usually recieves red envelopes
children, teenagers and unmarried adults
this uncut, long food symbolizes a long healthy life
noodles
what is something that people usually do to their house before Lunar New Year to "sweep away the bad luck"
clean it
who did the rat hop on during the race
ox
what is red envelopes supposed to represent
good luck and prosperity
this food item is usually served steamed and whole, and it represents more food, wealth and luck for the upcoming year
fish
what animal usually "dances" to bring prosperity and good luck around this time
dragon
horse
what is the vietnamese/chinese name for red envelopes
hongbao/laycee
these golden fried rolls represent gold bars, also representing wealth in the upcoming future
spring rolls
what was last years zodiac animal
snake
who was the last animal to finish the race
pig
how should you recieve red envelopes
two hands
this main meat dish is usually served whole, roasted or braised, and it usually represents unity, wholeness, and "a good beginning to the new year"
chicken
what do people say on Lunar New Year
Gong Hei Fat Choy