Zodiacs
Traditions
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Food
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100
How many Chinese zodiacs are there?
12
100
Homes are decorated primarily in these two colors on Chinese New Year as it is believed that they bring prosperity and good fortune.
Red and Gold
100
They are very loud and are used to scare away evil spirits
Firecrackers
100
This food comes in the shape of gold ingots and symbolizes wealth and prosperity
Dumpling or Jiaozi
100
How many days are there for the Chinese New Year?
15
200
2016 is the year of this animal
Monkey
200
Who do families visit on the first day of the Chinese New Year?
The oldest members of the family
200
You should not use these objects on Chinese New Year as they are believed to "cut" away your good fortune.
Scissors or Knives
200
What is the significance of rice?
Harmony
200
Which festival concludes the Chinese New Year?
The Lantern Festival
300
Which animal came before the year of the monkey?
Sheep
300
According to ancient Chinese folklore, what is the firecracker used for?
To scare away demons and monsters
300
Name one of the two auspicious animals that are used to perform dances on Chinese New Year and are a symbol of power and wisdom
Lion or Dragon
300
This fruit is traditionally handed out on Chinese New Year and symbolizes luck and prosperity
Mandarin Oranges
300
Which of the following animals is not one of the Chinese zodiacs: Dog, Cat, Rat, Snake, Pig
Cat
400
If you were born in the year of the Monkey, which zodiac (animal) should you avoid having a relationship with?
Tiger
400
They contain money and are often given to young children to protect them from bad luck
Red packets or hongbao
400
You should not give this to someone as a gift on Chinese New Year as it symbolizes that relationships are running out of time
A watch or a clock
400
These are usually eaten on the 15th day of the Chinese New Year and are in the shape of balls.
Tangyuan or rice dumplings
400
What date is Chinese New Year held on each year?
The 1st day of the 1st month in the lunar calendar
500
If you were born in the year of the Monkey, name one of the zodiacs (animals) that you will pair well with.
Dragon or Rat
500
What important activity happens on Chinese New Year Eve?
A reunion dinner
500
You should not wash this part of your body on the first day of Chiense New Year as it is believed that you will wash away your good luck
Hair
500
What is the significance of eating "Nian Gao" (sticky rice cakes) on Chinese New Year?
Taller and Higher
500
What is the Vietnamese name for the Vietnamese New Year
Tet
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