History
This animal was considered a symbol of power and often reserved only for emperors.
What is the dragon?
Which fruit(s) symbolize good luck during the Chinese New Year?
What are Oranges/Kumquats/Tangerines?
What color is most associated with good luck during Lunar New Year?
What is the color Red?
What country celebrates Tết?
What is Vietnam?
What is the traditional gift for the Chinese New Year?
What are red envelopes filled with money?
In ancient China, this flying item was once used as a weapon in warfare.
What is a kite?
Eating these long noodles during the Lunar New Year symbolizes a long life.
What are longevity noodles?
Does Lunar New Year fall on the same date every year? (Yes or No)
What is No? This year, the Lunar New Year falls on the 17th of February!
Which country celebrates Lunar New Year with rice cake soup?
What is South Korea?
Why do families clean their homes before Lunar New Year?
What is To get rid of bad luck?
Ancient Chinese cities were often designed based on this philosophy to create balance.
What is feng shui?
This type of food is considered to bring good fortune, as its shape resembles that of a gold bar.
What are Spring Rolls (Egg Rolls)?
How many animals are in the Chinese zodiac?
What is 12?
This number is considered lucky because it sounds like wealth.
What is 8?
What colors are avoided during the Chinese New Year celebrations?
What is Black/White?
Ancient Chinese doctors sometimes used this animal to help treat blood clots.
What are leeches?
Because their shape resembles ancient Chinese gold or silver ingots, consuming these doughy, filled pockets on New Year’s Eve is believed to bring wealth and prosperity.
What are dumplings?
The 5 elements of the Chinese zodiac are water, wood, earth, fire and....?
What is Metal?
True or False? The Lantern Festival takes place on the first day of the New Year.
What is False? (It is the 15th day)
Often in parades, this performance involves two people inside a colorful costume that mimics the movements of a big cat.
What is a Lion Dance?
Some ancient Chinese emperors drank this substance, believing it would make them immortal.
What is mercury?
This food is commonly served whole because its name sounds like “abundance” or "surplus."
What is Fish?
This year's Chinese zodiac is..? (Extra points if you mention the element too!)
What is Horse? (BONUS: Year of the Fire Horse)
According to legend, this clever animal won first place in the zodiac race by riding on the back of another.
What is the rat?
Fireworks are set off at midnight to create noise and scare away evil spirits, including the beast..?
What is Nian?