What is the CNY date for 2023 on the gregorian calendar?
Jan 21, 2023
What is it called when family meets up for dinner on CNY's eve?
Reunion dinner
Why are oranges/tangerines popular fruits to eat during CNY?
The gold color symbolizes prosperity, and they are believed to bring good luck and happiness
What is a common thing people say to each other on CNY in chinese?
新年快乐(xin nian kuai le)
What is 2023's chinese zodiac?
The rabbit
What is the date of CNY on the lunar calender (chinese)
一月一号
What do people usually watch or set off on CNY?
Fireworks/crackers
what is fish in chinese?
鱼 (yu)
what is red in chinese?
红色 (hong se)
What colors are often worn for CNY celebration?
Red and gold/yellow
what is the date of 除夕 on lunar calendar in chinese?
十二月三十号?
who do they offer sacrifices to for CNY?
Gods and ancestors.
Why do people eat auspicious foods during CNY?
To bring good luck, wealth, fortune etc.
What is a common thing people say to each other on CNY in chinese?
新年快乐(xin nian kuai le)
What percentage of the world celebrates CNY? (Hint: 5%, 15%, 25%, or 40%)
25% of the world
When do CNY celebrations end in 2023? (gregorian)
February 1st
how long are CNY celebrations (typically)?
15-16 days
what is rice cake called in chinese?
年糕 (nian gao)
What is CNY eve called in chinese?
Chu Xi (除夕)
What are some (2) common taboos on CNY?
cleaning, eating porridge, crying, sowing, washing hair, don't take medicine.
What was last years CNY date? (gregorian, english)
February 1st, 2022
How much time off do chinese people get for CNY?
7 days
What are some lucky foods (2) for CNY?
fish, mandarins, dumplings, longevity noodles, spring rolls, rice cake, tangyuan,
What is another name for Chinese New Years? (chinese)
春節 (chun jie)
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