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100

In the Lunar New Year zodiac, this animal represents characteristics like bravery, leadership, and assertiveness. The animal’s year occurs every 12 years, with 2025 marking its return.

What is a Snake

100

This sweet, round dumpling filled with fillings like sesame or red bean paste eaten during Lunar New Year

What is Tangyuan

100

This Southeast Asian country, located near Malaysia, celebrates Lunar New Year with dragon dances, lanterns, and a festive meal called "Imlek."

What is Indonesia?

100

The color that represents good fortune, happiness, and prosperity.

What is Red

200

In the Chinese Zodiac, this animal is said to be the cleverest and is associated with being resourceful and quick-witted.

What is the rat

200

This dish represents longevity or long life in the New Year.

What is Long Noodles

200

This mythical creature is associated with the origins of the Lunar New Year celebration, scaring people away with loud noises and the color red

What is Nian

200

This is considered an unlucky number in Chinese culture

four (4)

300

People born in the year of which animal are considered to be loyal, honest, and hardworking, often associated with good fortune?

What is The Dog

300

This fruit is believed to bring good luck and happiness 

What is Oranges

300

In this country, the Lunar New Year is celebrated with the tradition of "Songkran."

What is Thailand?

300

This is an unlucky color to wear during the Lunar New Year

What is Black?

400

This animal is not part of the Chinese zodiac but is part of the Vietnamese zodiac. It replaces the Rabbit.

What is the Year of the Cat?

400

This dish avoided on Chinese New Year due to the belief that it brings poverty.

What is Porridge

400

Lunar New Year is celebrated on a different date each year because of this type of calendar.

What is the Lunar Calendar?

400

This country celebrates Tết Nguyên Đán, marking the Lunar New Year, with fireworks, family gatherings, and offerings to ancestors.

What is Vietnam?

500

These two animals in the Chinese Zodiac are believed to be opposites, representing the balance of yin and yang, one being calm and the other energetic

What is The Rabbit (Yin) and the Dragon (Yang) 

500

This food, made from glutinous rice and shaped into a cake, is eaten during Lunar New Year and symbolizes a fresh start.

What is Nian Gao (Sticky Rice Cake) 

500

This dynasty is often credited with making Lunar New Year an official holiday in China

What is the Han Dynasty

500

This type of tree is commonly associated with bringing good luck during Lunar New Year, often seen decorated with red envelopes and gold coins

What is the kumquat tree 

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