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This is given by parents of the family to kids of the family on New Years
What are red envelopes
100

These small fruits are often given as gifts during Lunar New Year because they symbolize good luck and wealth.

What are tangerines

100
Sweeping or dusting should not be done on New Year's Day for fear that ____ will be swept away.
What is good luck
100

How many animals represent the new year? (bonus points if you can name the animals)

12 animals. 

200
Chinese New Year is also called this
What is Spring Festival
200

These long noodles are often eaten during Lunar New Year to represent a long and healthy life.

What are longevity noodles

200
On the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve, every _____ has to be open to allow the old year to go out.
What is doors and windows
200

What object used in New Year Celebrations, is typically made of silk, paper, and bamboo

What is a Dragon

300
What are believed to be symbolic of wealth and high positions in one's career.
What are live blooming flowers Therefore, every house must have flowers in the home for Chinese New Year
300

This type of dumpling is often eaten during Chinese New Year and is said to resemble ancient Chinese gold ingots, representing wealth.

What are jiaozi

300
Washing what will mean that you will have washed away luck for the new year
What is washing your hair
300

Who is 'Nian'?

What is Nian was a beast who attacked villages once a year, on New Years day. He was scared of the colour red, and loud noises such as firecrackers which is why they are part of the festivities.

400
This is the number of people that migrate to China for Chinese New Year's
What is 2.2 billion people (it's unbelievable!)
400

This sweet, glutinous rice ball filled with sweet fillings such as sesame paste or red bean paste is commonly eaten during the Lantern Festival, which marks the end of the Lunar New Year celebrations.

What are tangyuan?

400
Which Chinese word, which cannot be said during Chinese New Year, sounds like the word for death.
What is four (si)
400
According to legend, how was the order of the 12 animals of the zodiac decided?
What is The animals would race across a river, the first to win headed the cycle.
500

The candy tray arranged in either a circle or octagon is called ___ and has a dazzling array of candy to start the New Year sweetly.

What is "The Tray of Togetherness"

500

Made with a mixture of dried fruits, nuts, and seeds, this snack is often served during Lunar New Year in Chinese culture, symbolizing wealth and good fortune.

What is the tray of togetherness

500
If you cry on New Year's day, you will
What is 'cry all through the year.' Therefore, children are tolerated and are not spanked, even though they are mischievous.
500
This is year number ____ in the Chinese calendar
What is 4707