Fun Facts
What is the first firecracker believed to be made of?
Bamboo
What is the first zodiac?
Rat
What is the other name for Chinese New Year?
Spring Festival
Does chinese food have symbolism in Chinese New Year?
Yes
How many trips are expected to be made in China?
9 billion
What is the animal this year for the chinese zodiac?
Snake
What are the 3 things 年 is afraid of?
The color red, fire, loud noises
Why can you eat noodles during Chinese New Year?
They are long and means that you will live long to when you eat them.
Eating more _______ gives you more prosperity the more you eat it.
Dumplings
Why was the rat first in "The Great Race?"
The ox gave the rat a ride and the rat jumped to the finish line before the ox made it.
Name 3 things you can do to celebrate chinese new year.
Open red envelopes with money inside, Clean house, Eat with family, Wear red, Watch CCTV, Watch lion and dragon dances, Honor your ancestors
Why should you eat spring rolls during Chinese New Year?
It looks golden like shiny, gold bars, symbolizing wealth and prosperity.
What are red envelopes for?
It is usually filled with some money, given to kids and unmarried people.
Name the 6 zodiacs.
Rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, pig
What is the point of Chinese New Year? (you only need to say 1 answer)
celebrating the end of winter and the start of spring/forget the past year and move on to welcome luck and prosperity of the new year.
Why should you eat fish on Chinese New Year?
It symbolizes prosperity.
How long has the zodiac system existed?
Since the Qin Dynasty 2000 years ago.
What is your personality if you are a pig? (you only need to answer one)
generous/capable/very intelligent
When was the first-of-it's-kind Toronto Spring Festival held?
Saturday, Jan 25th
List 3 things that most people eat on Chinese New Year
Dumplings, Fish, Cured Meats, Spring Rolls, Noodles, Eight Treasures Rice, Glutinous-Rice Balls in Sweet Syrup, Good Fortune Fruit, etc