Festivals
Foods
Zodiac
Gifts
Tradition
100
What type of calendar does the Chinese cultural follow?
The lunar calendar, where they follow the cycles of the moon
100
How do you say dumplings in Chinese?
What is 饺子?
100
Which zodiac animal is 2025?
What is the Year of the Snake?
100
What is inside red envelopes?
What is money?
100
What does red represent?
What is good luck, fortune, prosperity?
200
What is a lucky number in Chinese culture?
What is eight?
200
What do dumplings symbolize?
It symbolizes wealth due to its similar appearance to gold/silver ingots.
200
What does the Year of the Snake represent?
What is wisdom, intelligence, positive transformation?
200
Why are oranges given to others during Chinese New Year?
It represents good luck.
200
What two colors are closely related to Chinese New Yaer?
What is red and gold?
300
How many days long is the Chinese lunar festival?
What is 15 days?
300
Why are noodles commonly eaten during Chinese New Year?
The long noodles represent longevity and happiness.
300
What is the first zodiac animal?
What is the rat/mouse?
300
Why are money trees given to others?
It is thought to bring in good luck and prosperity for the new year.
300
What do family members give their younger relatives?
What is red envelopes?
400
What do people do for good luck?
Fireworks and firecrackers are set off, to drive away evil spirits and welcome this positive force for the new year.
400
What does fish represent?
The character 鱼 sounds like "surplus" and families want to have a surplus at the end of the year.
400
What is the story behind the order of the zodiac animals?
The 12 animals participated in a race; the animals are ordered by who finished the race first.
400
Why is tea a common gift during Chinese New Year?
It symbolizes hospitality and respect.
400
Why shouldn't you clean your house during Chinese New Year?
Because you could wash away the good luck in your home.
500
What do people do for the last day of the festival?
Light lanterns and carry glowing objects
500
What do tang yuan (汤圆）represent?
The round shape symbolizes unity and completeness.
500
Which zodiac animal is the most popular in China?
What is the dragon?
500
Why is alcohol commonly gifted?
It represents enternal friendship.
500
Why should you avoid cutting your hair?
Because it might bring misfortune to uncles.