Lunar New Year Jeopardy

Traditions

100

 The packets/gift given to children represent luck, happiness, and prosperity in the New Year for the receiver

What is Red Envelope or Lucky Money

200

To celebrate New Year, families decorate their houses with...

What is Flowers, Fruits, and red decorations

300

Lunar New Year celebration begins with this special performance with loud drummer to ward off evil spirits

What is Lion Dance

400

To prepare for Lunar New Year, many children get _____ to symbolize a fresh start and a way to "cut away" bad luck before the new year begin. 

What is a Hair Cut 

Food

100

This fruit is given out for good luck, happiness, and good fortune. 

What is Mandarins or Oranges

200

This type of food is considered to bring wealth, good fortune, as its shape resembles that of a gold bar

What is Egg Rolls

300

This dish means happiness 

What is shrimp

400

Dish that represents a long life

What is noodles

History

100

How many animals are part of the Chinese zodiac? 

12

200

The name of the beast who attacked villages once a year, on New Year’s day. 

What is Nian

300

Name two things Nian is afraid of.  

Fireworks, the color red, and loud noises.

400

What are used to drive away bad spirits and bad luck? 

Fireworks

Trivia

100

Lunar New Year  began on this continent. 

Asia

200

2025 is the Year of the _______

Snake

300

How many days does Lunar New Year Last? 

15 days

400

Why does the date of Lunar New Year change every year? 

Because the first day of the New Moon changes each year