Food & Traditions
In many cultures, it's traditional to give this color envelope to bestow blessings, happiness, and prosperity
Red envelopes
This long-eared zodiac sign (1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999) is gentle, kind, and quiet. They avoid arguing with others, are imaginative, and cautious
Rabbit
It is considered bad luck to wash your _____ because it "washed your fortunes away" for the New Year
hair / clothes
This long food is commonly eaten on Lunar New Year, symbolizing longevity and good fortune
Noodles
What are some key traits associated with the Year of the Fire Horse?
Boldness, Passion, Volatiity, Transformation, Action-Oriented, Dramatic Changes
Shaped similarly to a money bag, this popular food to eat during the New Year and represents wealth and fortune
Dumplings
The rat was the first of the zodiac year, riding on top of this animal to navigate through the river and jumping to the finish line before it
Ox
Don't wear these two colors on New Year because they're typically only worn for somber occasions!
Black and white
This tradition began, as legend goes, to ward off a ferocious monster called Nian, which looted and hurt people at the turn of each winter. People responded by burning bamboo stalks whose crackle and flakes frightened Nian
Fireworks
What are the luckiest colors to wear this year for the Fire Horse?
Red, pink, and purple
What is a popular dish Koreans eat during the Lunar New Year?
Tteokguk (Rice Cake Soup)
2027 is the year of the ______! They are known for kindness, purity, and peace
(Fire) Goat
Avoid using these sharp items as it may cause bleeding, and bleeding on Lunar New Year is unlucky!
Needles, knives, scissors
Originally, the Lunar New Year, was an occassion for this occupation to pray for good harvests, rest, and worship gods and ancestors
Farmers
Which zodiac sign clashes the most with the Fire Horse?
Rat
In Filipino culture, you put 12 of these items on the table as well as wear polka dots as symbols of luck
Fruits
This zodiac sign (1958, 1970, 1982, 1994) is loyal, honest, and friendly
Dog
Lock in! Usher in productivity and positivity. Don't do this action during the day even if you are sleepy!
Nap
The Chinese lunar calendar was born to mark the passage of time for this cyclical pattern
Agriculture!
How often does the Year of the Fire Horse come around?
Every 60 years
During Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year), one notable tradition is to decorate the house with these types of blossoms
Peach and Apricot
This zodiac sign (1965, 1977, 1989, 2001) is wise, intuitive, and witty, often seen as humourous and gifted in literature and art. However, they can be overly suspicious, which makes them a bit paranoid
Snake
It is considered unlucky to take ________ on the first day of the Lunar New Year due to the belief that it'll cause you to be ill for the remainder of the year
Medicine
In these countries, eating raw fish salad (yusheng) is lucky, due to the word for fish sounding similar to "abundance"
Malaysia and Singapore
What are the luckiest months for Fire Horses?
HINT: they're in Autumn!
September - October