Animals
Traditions
Food
LNY Anagrams
Rhyme Time
100

As of today, what year is it (which animal)?

Snake

100

What loud noise scares bad luck away?

Firecrackers

100

Their golden, cylindrical shape symbolizes gold bars and wealth.

Egg rolls

100

Chinese New Year is based off of the ____ Calender.

'NURAL'

LUNAR
100

To form a mental picture, of the only mythological Chinese Zodiac sign. Also a popular American band.

Imagine Dragon

200

What animal is not part of the Chinese zodiac (but is in the Vietnamese)?

Cat

According to legend, the cat was unable to make it to the Jade Emperor's banquet where the zodiac animals were chosen. This is why there is no cat in the Chinese zodiac, and instead, the rat was able to secure a spot by tricking the cat into missing the banquet.

200

When girls go through a break-up, they often do this. This is NOT advised to do on New Years Day.

Cut hair

200

What food are you advised to NOT eat, as it symbolizes poverty? This is a thick food that you can slurp.

Porridge

200

Eat this fruit for good luck on New Years.

'NEATERING'

TANGERINE

200

The color you should wear on LNY, meets a slang word meaning 'money'.

Red Bread

300
What is the only mythological animal that is included in the zodiac signs?

Dragon

300
At what age would you usually stop getting lucky envelopes?

25

300

This food is folded and shaped like ancient gold ingots, they represent wealth and prosperity.

Dumplings

300

This day marks the end of Lunar New Year celebrations. ____ Festival.

'ANTLER N'

LANTERN

300

A fun, traditional dance performed on LNY, meets Prescillia's husband.

Lion Bryan

400

What is known to be the most loyal and reliable Zodiac sign?

Dog

400

What kitchen item/household item should you avoid the day of Lunar New Year?

Scissors, as you shouldn't 'cut' anything that day

400

These food is meant to symbolize 'longevity' and is often served uncut to represent a long and healthy life.

Noodles

400

A common thing to wish for, and wish upon others for the New Year.

'ROPE STIR PY'

PROPESERITY

400

The funny, hit TV show surrounding this elementary school in Philly, meets the Chinese zodiac sign of Nancy.

Abbot Rabbit

500

According to legend, which animal finished first in the Jade Emperor's Great Race? They are known to be fast.

Rat

500

Name one of the two colors you should avoid on New Year's Day?

White or black

500

Symbolizes abundance, as the Chinese word for this dish sounds like "surplus". Usually served whole to represent unity, often steamed.

Fish

500

Don't do this on New Years Day, as it can expunge your luck for the year.

'HARSH YAW OUR I'

WASH YOUR HAIR

500

The era of royalty and knights, meets the very thing LNY traditions are meant to 'ward off'. 

Medieval evil

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