China
what is a 12-animal cycle that is used to describe the year someone is born and their personality referred to as?
The Chinese Zodiac
In Korea, Lunar New Year is known by this name.
Seollal
This is one of the biggest Holiday of the year and translates to Lunar New Year
Tet or Tet Nguyen Dan
Lunar New year is the most important festival and lasts around this many datas of celebrations and visits
15-16 days
This is a huge street parade with floats, dancers, and lion dances a major New Year highlight
Chingay parade
15 days
Games like Gonggi and Ddakji played in what kdrama?
Squid Game
Apricot blossom (mai) tree
A colorful raw fish salad tossed together while shouting blessings for prosperity
Yusheng (Lo hei)
These small citrus fruits are given and displayed because their color and shape resembles little golden balls of wealth
Mandarin oranges
What is it called when children perform a deep bow to their elders and say their New Years Greetings?
Sebae
This sticky rice cake, wrapped in leaves, filled with beans, and meat symbolizing the earth is called
Banh chung or banh tet
Fesitval at the end of the New Year period when families enjoy lantern displays
Lantern festival
Hokkien word shouted to attract or celebrate good fortune
These long strands are eaten without cuting to symbolize a wish for a long, healthy life
Longevity noodles
What dish is eaten during lunar new years to show that one has become a year older.
Tteokguk
the "first footer" who enters the house after midnight is believed to affect the family's luck for the year
Common hanging decorations with light found in streets and homes during the festival
A common practice where friends and coworkers exchange pairs of ______ as a symbol of good luck and wealth
Oranges
These little wrapped foods look like ancient gold ingots, so they symbolize wealth and prosperity at the New Year Table
Dumplings
Usually played during Lunar new years where families play this traditional board game using 4 wooden sticks.
Yut Nori
Red envelopes with money are called this and given to children as wishes for luck and success
A popular activity where people shake a container of sticks to receive a written message about their fortune
Fortune sticks/divination sticks
A Large annual Lunar New Year event held at gardens by the Bay with giant lanterns, fireworks, rides, and performances, celebrating its 40-year history as a festival
Rivier Hongbao