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How many animals are there in the Chinese Zodiac?
red - it symbolizes good fortune/luck and joy
What fruit is often eaten at Chinese New Year?
orange
What is the name of molten rock after a volcanic eruption?
Lava
What is the process of a liquid becoming a gas called?
vaporization
This year's chinese New Year is celebrated at...
Tuesday, 16 February 2025
Who gives 'ang paos' during the Lunar New Year?
married people/older people
Mention 3 food often eaten in Chinese New Year
nian gao, oranges, whole chicken/duck, noodles, meatball, spring rolls, fish
What food do pandas eat?
bamboo
name 2 winter olympic sports!
ice hockey, figure skating, skiing, curling, etc
This year's Chinese New Year is the year of the...
Horse
What item do you hang during Chinese new year?
lantern
Why do eating noodles considered good luck?
it prays for long life/longetivity
What is the biggest forest in the world?
the amazon rainforest
Which blood type is known as the universal donor?
O negative
What dance do you often see in Chinese New Year?
Barongsai/lion dance
What do people usually watch or set off on CNY? It's bright in the sky!
fireworks
Where do fortune cookies come from? Is it a Chinese tradition?
No, it's from America (from Chinese immigrant restaurants). It's not CNY tradition but it's a fun thing to do!
Which country's flag is the up-side-down version of Indonesia?
poland
What is the capital city of Australia
Canberra
Why wasn't the cat included in the 12 Chinese Zodiac?
Because of the rat. (several versions: the rat pushes the cat into the river, the rat forgot its promise to wake the cat up)
Why is sweeping not allowed during on the first day of Chinese New Year?
It sweeps away good luck/wealth/fortune.
Why do people eat auspicious foods during CNY?
To bring good luck, wealth, fortune etc.
A scientist who studies rocks is called a what?
a geologist
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