What Is Lunar New Year?

Colors & Symbols
Food & Family
Social Skills
Traditions Around the World
100

his holiday celebrates the start of a new year based on the ___ calendar.

Lunar/Moon

100

his color is believed to bring good luck during Lunar New Year.

What is red?

100

Lunar New Year is often celebrated by spending time with ___.

What is family
100

When learning about someone else’s culture, we should be ___.

Respectful/kind

100

Lunar New Year is celebrated in many ___ around the world.

What are cultures or countries

200

Lunar New Year usually happens between these two months.

January or Febuary

200

This mythical creature is often seen in parades and dances.

What is a dragon?

200

People eat special foods to celebrate and share meals together. True or False?

What is true

200

A good way to learn about traditions is to ask ___.

What is poliet questions

200

Dragon and lion dances are often part of Lunar New Year ___.

What are celebrations?

300

People celebrate Lunar New Year to start fresh and wish for these good things.

What are luck, health, and happiness?

300

Red envelopes are given to share this with others.

What are good wishes or luck?

300

Eating together during Lunar New Year helps families feel more ___.

Connected/close

300

Laughing at someone’s tradition is respectful. True or False?

False 

300

Even if traditions are different, we should always show ___.

What is respect

400

Lunar New Year is similar to this holiday celebrated on January 1st.

New Years Day

400

Decorations help bring good luck and make homes feel more ___.

What is festive or happy?

400

Sharing food and time shows this important social skill.

What is kindness or respect?

400

aying “Happy Lunar New Year” is an example of using ___.

What are kind words or good manners?

400

Learning about other cultures helps us become better ___.

Friends or community members 

500

What is this years Lunar Animal?

What is a horse

500

What do people use to let go of the past year's misfortunes and welcoming new beginnings with bright hopes, fortune, and family unity

laterns 

500

Name two foods people may eat on Lunar New Year!

Dumplings, moon cakes, long noodles, spring rolls, rice balls, fruits

500

Give an example of a tradition you would like to participate in for lunar new year?

Adults judge

500

Why is it important to respect and learn about holidays like Lunar New Year?

To show kindness, understanding, and respect for others.