A
What is another name that Chinese New Year is also known by?
Spring Festival
How many days do Chinese New Year celebrations last?
15
What is a common Chinese New Year tradition? (hint: gifts)
Lucky red envelopes with money inside are passed out to children
When in the Chinese New Year celebrations do the lion dances take place?
When does Chinese New Year take place?
January or February
(either response is fine)
On the second new moon after winter solstice
At least how many people usually carry the dragons during dragon dance parades?
10 people
Where on the map is China? (see map on slide 20)
B
What do egg rolls symbolize for Chinese New Year?
Wealth for the coming year (since they look like bars of gold)
Name at least three foods that are commonly eaten for Chinese New Year
Possible answers:
-Noodle soup
-Dumplings
-Meat dishes
-Boiled chicken
-Turnip cakes
-Egg rolls
-Chow mein noodles
-Shrimp
What kind of calendar decides when Chinese New Year is?
Lunar (moon) calendar
Why are fireworks used in Chinese New Year celebrations?
To scare away evil spirits for the coming months
OR
Because Nian was afraid of loud noises
What happens on the last day of the Chinese New Year celebrations?
A lantern festival
Name at least two of the three things Nian was scared of, according to the legend of Lunar New Year
Loud noises
Fire
Color red
How many animals are included in the Chinese Zodiac? Which animal is the very first year?
12 animals
Rat
What color is important for Chinese New Year? What does this color symbolize?
Red
Symbolizes luck; also, the color red helped scare Nian away