Chinese Zodiac
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How many animals represent the Chinese Zodiac signs?
Twelve. (The order is: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit/Cat (in Vietnam), Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Roaster, Dog, Pig)
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What do children receive from older people for Lunar New Year?
(Lucky) money (in red envelope).
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Where do people often go so they can pray for a good year?
Pagodas/ temples
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What is the traditional dish to eat during China Lunar New Year.
Dumplings. They are considered a classic lucky food for the new year.
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What is the Chinese zodiac sign of 2021?
The Ox.
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True or False?
Do people avoid sweeping or breaking things on Lunar New Year? (especially in Vietnam and China)
True. It is believed to be a sign of bad luck and an unlucky year. Cleaning of any kind especially on the first day is strictly forbidden.
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True or False?
The longest and greatest fireworks are during New Year's Eve?
True.
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What kind of fruits usually eat during CNY?
orange, apple, pinapple
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True or False?
Is your zodiac year believed to be unlucky? For example, if your zodiac sign is a pig, and in 2019 the zodiac sign is a pig, 2019 is considered your unlucky year.
True. People in their Zodiac year are believed to offend Tai Sui, the God of Age, and incur his curse. It is believed to bring you nothing but bad luck.
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Who do people visit first in the family during the Lunar New Year?
The oldest people in the family. It is a tradition to show respect to the previous generations.
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When does the Chinese New year start?
1st day of lunar calendar
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Which color is believed to bring luck in the Lunar New Year?
Red. It is a symbol of luck. It also in addition to luck, it symbolizes happiness, vitality, and long life.
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In the legend, how was the order of the animals in the zodiac sign decided?
The Great Race Story of the Chinese Zodiac. The animals would be designated as calendar signs by the first 12 that would cross the river. (The Rat won because it was very smart. It asked the Ox to carry him on his back passing the river. When it was near to the other side of the river, the Rat jumped to the bank first).
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What is an important ritual in the family during the Lunar New Year's eve?
the whole family will eat together
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What festival ends the Chinese New Year.
The Lantern Festival. (The first full moon of the (lunar) year is the Yuanxiao Festival. People will go out to look at the moon, send up flying lanterns, fly bright drones, have a meal, and enjoy time together with family and friends in parks and natural areas.
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What is a popular activity for entertainment during the Lunar New Year.
Playing tile cards, majiang.