Zodiac
What is the Zodiac for this Lunar New Year?
Horse
Red and gold
True or False: Lunar New Year happens on the same day every year
False
What was the Zodiac last year?
Snake
What is traditionally given during Lunar New Year?
Red Envelopes
How is the end of Lunar New Year celebrated?
Lantern festival and performances
Vietnamese culture replaces two of the twelve zodiacs with different animals. Name one of them.
(I'll give extra points if you can get both! Or if you can name which animals were replaced)
The Rabbit is replaced by the Cat and the Ox is replaced by the Buffalo
Who usually gives red envelopes?
Married adults give red envelopes to children and unmarried adults
What determines what day we celebrate Lunar New Year?
The Lunar calendar
What is the Zodiac for next year?
Goat
Traditionally, what is the purpose of performing lion dances?
To scare away evil spirits for the new year
How long is Lunar New Years celebrated for?
15 days
Name all six of the twelve zodiac signs
(I'll give you extra 100 for each extra one :))
Rat, Ox, Rabbit, Horse, Snake, Dragon, Tiger, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig, Goat
What are things you should AVOID doing during Lunar New Years?
Cutting your hair, washing your hair, and cleaning/sweeping, any association with the number 4
What kinds of food are eaten during Lunar New Year?
Fish, dumplings, tongyuan (rice balls), rice cakes