Animals
What is this year’s zodiac animal?
It is the Year of the Horse
What country makes banana leaf wrapped sticky rice cake for the Lunar New Year? (Bánh Chưng)
Vietnam
What does the color red represent during the Lunar New Year?
It gives you good fortune, joy, and prosperity for the upcoming year.
What dessert do people typically make for the Lunar New Year?
Mooncake
Why don’t some people wash their hair before the Lunar New Year?
They don’t want to wash away good luck
What did the Horse place in the mythological zodiac animal race?
7th place
What country pastes red paper cutouts upside down on their doors/walls?
China
What does yellow/gold represent?
Wealth, prosperity, & success.
What fruit do people typically gift for the LNY?
Oranges
Why don’t people use sharp objects during the LNY?
They don’t want to cut away their wealth
There are 5 elements that interact with the zodiac animals: Wood, Fire, Earth, Wind, & Water
What element is this year’s horse?
Fire
What country eats rice cake soup during the Lunar New Year?
South Korea
What are the worst colors to wear on LNY?
Black and white
What do collard greens symbolize during the LNY?
Folding money
Why should you give even number amounts of money in the red envelopes?
Bc even numbered amounts represent good luck, harmony, and balance
What is 2027’s zodiac animal?
Goat
What country splashes water on their friends and family to symbolize cleansing for the LNY?
Thailand
What are the unlucky colors for the Year of the Horse?
Blue and white
What do fried spring rolls represent during the LNY?
gold wars/ wealth
Why are some people afraid of breaking glassware during the LNY?
Breaking glass would mean they broke their connection to prosperity and good luck.
What animal replaces rabbit in the Vietnamese zodiac calendar?
The cat
What country does a prosperity toss of raw fish salad to welcome the LNY?
Singapore
What are the 3 colors that represent the Year of the Horse?
Red, green, and gold
What do sweet gluttonous rice balls represent for the LNY? (Tāng yuán)
It means the end of the Lunar New Year
Why shouldn’t you take a nap during the First Day of the LNY?
Taking a nap will lead you to a year of laziness!