Intro/History
Why do they avoid certain numbers, words, or objects?
a) symbolizes bad luck
b) symbolizes luck
c) symbolizes lots of money
a)
Certain numbers, words, or objects symbolize bad luck/disrespect.
Red Candles are used in:
a) Funerals
b) As gifts
c) Weddings
c)
The Red Candles are used for weddings; if blown out, they are seen as bringing trouble or bad luck. These candles are meant to be burnt out completely.
Wearing the color red is seen to bring good luck and fortune, but also...?
a) bring bad luck
b) bring back the dead that like the color red
c) scare off the monster, afraid of the color red
c)
Wearing red also scares off the monster (Nian), who is afraid of the color red.
Why do parents downplay their children's achievements?
a) to protect the child from jealousy
b) to avoid bragging
c) all the above
c) All the above
Parents downplay their children's achievements to avoid bragging and to protect children from jealousy.
Where did Chinese taboos originate from?
a) Tang Dynasty
b) Zhou Dynasty
c) Song Dynasty
b)
Chinese taboos originated from the Zhou Dynasty, and grew stronger in the Tang and Song dynasties.
Fill in the blank:
The Red Candles are lit in ____ numbers to symbolize that good things come together.
-even
Cutting your hair is forbidden a full week after the Chinese New Year.
False-
Cutting your hair is forbidden for a full month after the New Year, as it's seen as cutting away your luck.
True or False
When complimented, you should accept the praise, as it's seen as correct manners in Chinese culture.
False-
Directly accepting praise is seen as arrogant or prideful.
Accepting praise implies the person thinks they are superior.