LNY ORIGIN
What animal of the year is it?
the horse
What is the color typically worn during LNY to symbolize luck and happiness
Red!
While often called Chinese New Year, this lunar-based holiday is also celebrated with traditions like wearing red for luck in countries like Vietnam, South Korea, and Singapore.
What is the Lunar New Year?
What was the 2021 Marvel film featuring the first Asian superhero lead in the MCU?
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
What is the long, unbroken food item that is eaten to symbolize a long and prosperous life?
Noodles
What animal was betrayed by the cat in the origin story?
the rat
What do adults hand out to children during the New Year?
Red Pockets/Envelopes/Hongbao
What dance is traditionally performed during Lunar New Year?
The Dragon/Lion Dance
Which U.S. state has the highest percentage of residents with Asian heritage?
Hawaii!
What is a traditional Chinese street food snack consisting of fruit on bamboo skewers coated in a hard, glassy sugar shell
Tanghulu! Its vibrant red color and round shape symbolize good luck, happiness, abundance, and a sweet, fulfilling life in the coming year.
What drove the monster Nian away that created the lunar new year
The color red and fireworks
What fruit is usually given as a gift during LNY?
Oranges/Tangerines
How long do the celebrations for LNY traditionally last?
15 days, ending with the Lantern Festival.
What Disney animated film features a warrior from China who disguises herself as a man?
Mulan!
In Vietnamese culture, what is the savory or sweet sticky rice cake wrapped in banana leaves?
Banh Chung or Banh Tet
How many lunar new year animals are there?
12! Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat (or Sheep), Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig
LNY follows this type of calendar, which is based on the ____
Moon/Lunar
This city in California claims to hold the largest Lunar New Year parade outside of Asia.
True or false: The Middle East is a part of the continent Asia
True!
What does the sweet rice balls also known as Tangyuan, symbolize?
It symbolizes family unity, closeness, and harmony.
Lunar New Year Time of Origin
Within 1600-1046 BCE
What is considered bad luck to use on New Year's Day, as it may sweep away good fortune
a broom
What word in Chinese is typically hung upside down in the New Year?
福 (good fortune)
Who is the Filipina-American singer known for her hit "Driver's License"?
Olivia Rodrigo
What do moonckaes symbolize?
Their round shape represents the full moon, as well as unity, harmony, and a complete, full life.