Lunar NY 1
What is Chinese New Year also known as?
Lunar New Year/ Spring Festival
What is the main food eaten?
A Dumplings
B Noodles
C Fish
Dumplings
What does the word "Nian" mean?
A) Luck
B) Fortune
C) Year
Year
Why do people set off fireworks?
A) To have fun
B) To scare off evil spirits
C) to tell family members when it is time to eat
To scare off evil spirits
What color is the most lucky?
Red
The Lunar New Year is only celebrated in China.. True or False
FAlse- other Asian countries celebrate (Vietnam/Malaysia/Singapour/ect)
What Chinese Zodiac animal is 2026?
A) Rat
B) Cat
C) Horse
Horse
How does the Chinese calendar determine the new year?
Based off the moon
How long does the Celebration last?
A) 1 day
B) 12 days
C) 15 days
15 days
What festival marks the end of Lunar New Year?
The Lantern Festival
What is inside of red envelopes often given to children and unmarried adults?
Money
The third day of Lunar New Year is different because...
people are more sad/ reflective. It is a day for mourning or celebrating lost loved ones not a day to party.
What month is Lunar New Year a part of?
January or February
What does the color red symbolize in Chinese culture?
Good fortune/happiness
What are the dances done during Lunar New Year called?
Dragon/Lion Dances
What are the lanterns in the Lantern Festival supposed to do..
A) Guide lost souls home
B) Help you see at night
C) Scare evil spirits
Guide lost souls home
What do people do to get rid of bad luck prior to Lunar New Year?
sweep or clean
How many animals are in the Chinese Zodiac?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 6
12
What colors are bad luck?
A) Yellow and Red
B) Black and White
C) Blue and Green
Black and White- Traditionally they are colors of mourning
Lanterns were first created by monks in order to honor
A) other monks
B) Buddha
C) Jesus
Buddha