Chinese New Year
What not to do on the first day of the New Year?
Sweeping and taking out the trash — you can "sweep away" your luck!
What famous Chinese philosopher said: "Do not do to others what you do not wish done to yourself"?
Confucius
What is hidden inside a dumpling for good luck?
A coin (whoever finds it will become rich in the new year).
How long does the Chinese New Year celebration last?
15 days
What animal in China is considered a symbol of wisdom and longevity, but does not exist in nature?
The dragon (in Chinese culture — kind and wise, unlike the European one).
What is the most famous Chinese opera (style) with bright makeup and acrobatics called?
Peking opera
What gift is considered bad and should not be given?
A clock (the phrase "giving a clock" sounds like "seeing someone off to a funeral")
What drink do Chinese people drink hot even in +40°C weather?
Hot water (it is believed to maintain the body's energy balance).
Which invention of ancient China is NOT one of the "Four Great Inventions"?
a) Paper
b) Gunpowder
c) Porcelain
d) Compass
Porcelain. The Four Great Inventions are: paper, printing, gunpowder, and the compass.
What date does the Chinese New Year fall on in 2026?
February 17th. It will be the Year of the (Fire) Horse.
What fruit in China is never given to lovers and why?
A pear (the word for "pear" — 梨 — sounds like "separation").
What does the gesture mean when a person taps their fingers on the table while pouring tea?
"Thank you." Legend: the emperor ordered his servants to express gratitude this way so they wouldn't have to bow.