CNY Traditions
How do families traditionally prepare for Chinese New Year celebrations?
A) Cleaning and decorating the house
B) Cooking specific festive dishes
C) Buying new clothes
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What dish is commonly associated with the concept of "reunion" during the Chinese New Year?
A) Dumplings (Jiaozi)
B) Nian Gao (Sticky Rice Cake)
C) Fish (Yu)
D) Spring Rolls
C) Fish (Yu)
What color is traditionally associated with good luck and prosperity during Chinese New Year?
A) Blue
B) Green
C) Red
D) Yellow
C) Red
In Chinese culture, what is the significance of the reunion dinner on New Year's Eve?
A) Commemorates the beginning of the Lunar New Year
B) Represents the unity of generations
C) Reflects on the achievements of the past year
D) Ensures a bountiful harvest for the upcoming year
B) Represents the unity of generations
How long does Chinese New Year typically last?
A) 7 days
B) 16 days
C) 10 days
D) 14 days
B) 16 days
Which ingredient is often included in Chinese New Year dishes for its symbolic association with prosperity and wealth?
A) Tofu
B) Bamboo shoots
C) Mushrooms
D) Abalone
B) Bamboo Shoots
What is the traditional significance of the color red during Chinese New Year celebrations?
A) Represents purity and cleanliness
B) Symbolizes the renewal of life and prosperity for a new life
C) Signifies good luck and wards off evil spirits
D) Marks the start of the planting season
C) Signifies good luck and wards off evil spirits
In Chinese New Year traditions, what does the act of giving and receiving oranges symbolize?
A) Represents good luck and prosperity
B) Signifies the passing of wisdom from elders to younger generations
C) Marks the beginning of spring planting
D) Honors the Kitchen God
A) Represents good luck and prosperity
Which zodiac animal represents 2024 Chinese New Year?
A) Dragon
B) Rat
C) Rooster
D) Ox
A) Dragon
Which fruit is traditionally eaten during Chinese New Year for its association with good luck and wealth?
A) Orange
B) Banana
C) Pomelo
D) Longan
A) Orange
Which flower is commonly associated with Chinese New Year and symbolizes wealth and good fortune?
A) Orchid
B) Lily
C) Peony
D) Chrysanthemum
C) Peony
What is a common practice during Chinese New Year to ward off negative energy from the past year?
A) Writing down wishes and burning them
B) Lighting candles
C) Cleaning and decorating the house with red colored decorations
D) Planting a lucky tree
C) Cleaning and decorating the house with red colored decorations
What are the 5 elements of the Chinese Zodiac Animals?
A) Earth, Wood, Fire, Water and Metal
B) Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space
C) Earth, Wood, Fire, Water and Silver
D) Earth, Wood, Fire, Water and Gold
A) Earth, Wood, Fire, Water and Metal
What is the significance of eating Tangyuan (sweet rice dumplings) during the Lantern Festival, which marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations?
A) Symbolizes the reunion of family members
B) Represents the moon's sweetness
C) Signifies the completion of wishes for the new year
D) Marks the beginning of the harvest season
C) Signifies the completion of wishes for the new year
What are the traditional decorations for Chinese New Year?
A. Red lanterns, paper cuts and couplets
B. Blue balloons and streamers
C. Green wreaths and garlands
D. Yellow ribbons and bows
A. Red lanterns, paper cuts and couplets
What is the significance of the dragon dance during Chinese New Year?
A. It is believed to bring good luck and fortune.
B. It is believed to bring bad luck.
C. It is believed to bring wealth.
D. It is believed to bring happiness.
A. It is believed to bring good luck and fortune.
Which activity is commonly associated with Chinese New Year to drive away evil spirits?
A) Setting off fireworks
B) Lion, dragon and tiger dances
C) Cleaning the house
D) Offering sacrifices to ancestors
A) Setting off fireworks
Why is the serving of a whole fish considered auspicious during Chinese New Year?
A) Symbolizes abundance and surplus
B) Represents family unity
C) Signifies good luck and prosperity
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What is the significance of the number 8 during Chinese New Year?
A. It is considered a lucky number in Chinese culture.
B. It is considered an unlucky number in Chinese culture.
C. It is considered a wholesome number in Chinese culture.
D. It is considered a sacred number in Chinese culture.
A. It is considered a lucky number in Chinese culture.
Why is it not recommended for you to sweep your floor on Chinese New Year’s Day?
A. There is a superstition that doing this will sweep away your good luck for the year.
B. Your back will ache over the New Year.
C. Someone else will clean up for you during Chinese New Year.
D. There is a superstition that doing this will sweep away your health for the year.
A. There is a superstition that doing this will sweep away your good luck for the year.