Chinese Zodiacs
Chinese zodiac for 2025
Year of the Snake
What color should you wear during Chinese New Year for good luck and prosperity?
Red.
Which round fruit, often gifted during Chinese New Year, symbolises wealth and success because of its "golden" colour?
In which country is the largest CNY celebration outside of Asia held.
The United States (San Fransisco more specifically)
What is the main ingredient in a Chinese dish called fried rice?
rice
What position did the snake receive in the race
6
What should you avoid doing on the first day of CNY to prevent losing good luck?
Sweeping the house
What type of plant, is believed to bring good fortune and harmony during CNY?
Bamboo
Before the reunion dinner, what is customary for Singaporean families to do for CNY.
worship their ancestors and invite them to join the family’s celebrations by offering food, fruits, flowers ect.
What sweet dessert is often made with red bean paste and wrapped in a chewy dough in Chinese cuisine?
moon cakes
Name 1 positive and 1 negative trait associated with the snake
Positive options: Charming, Good communicator, Full of wisdom
Negative options: Jealous, suspicious, Can't trust/Paranoid.
Why is it considered unlucky to wash your hair on the first day of Chinese New Year?
Because it symbolizes washing away your good fortune.
In Chinese culture, this creature symbolises power, strength, and good fortune. It is often seen in dances for the festival. What is it?
Dragon
Which city in Canada hosts a large Chinese New Year festival, including a parade and dragon dances?
Vancover
What is the traditional Chinese dim sum item made from steamed dough filled with sweet or savory fillings?
Baozi
What was supposed to be a zodiac but didn't become one.
Cat
How to get rid of bad luck from breaking a dish during CNY?
saying "Sui sui ping an" (peace every year) can help reverse the bad luck.
This plant, often gifted during CNY, is said to bring wealth and prosperity, its bright yellow flowers are considered a good omen for the year ahead.
The gold ingot tree (also known as the "money tree").
In which country is Chinese New Year known as Chunjie
Indonesia
What is a common filling for Chinese dumplings?
Pork/Cabbage/Chives
What hour of the day does the snake correspond to
9-11am
Why is giving an odd amount of money in red envelopes considered unlucky?
Because odd numbers are associated with funerals and bad luck.
In Chinese culture, the bats are considered a symbol of good fortune because their name in Chinese sounds like the word for "happiness." What is the word for "bat" in Chinese?
Fu (蝠), same character for happiness.
In which country is Chinese New Year celebrated with a "Chingay" parade
Singapore
What is the chinese name for dumplings
Jiaozi