food
What do dumplings symbolize during Chinese New Year?
Prosperity
What do you fill red envelopes with?
money
What is this year's zodiac animal?
snake
Which animal was the first to cross the river?
rat
What holiday is celebrated at the end of Chinese New Year?
Lantern Festival
What do fish symbolize during Chinese New Year?
Abundance
What color do you not wear on Chinese New Year?
How many zodiac animals are there
12
How long does the Chinese New Year last?
16 days
Lunar Calendar
Which fruit symbolizes good luck during Chinese New Year?
Oranges/citrus fruits
What tradition to remove bad luck BEFORE the Lunar New Year?
Cleaning the house
what is the 10th zodiac animal
When did Chinese New Year start?
January 29th
What dance is popular during Chinese New Year?
Lion and Dragon dance
What is a lucky saying for eating fish?
年年有余
What does giving red envelopes symbolize?
good luck and prosperity
What is the 5th zodiac animal
Dragon
What festival does the Chinese New Year end with?
Lantern Festival
What months does the Chinese New Year usually fall in?
January and February
What do longevity noodles symbolize during Chinese New Year?
Happiness and Longevity
why do people put off fireworks during Chinese New Year?
to scare off "年"
rat and ox
Jade Emperor
When was Chinese New Year first celebrated?
Shang Dynasty or 14th century BC