Chinese New Year
What color is commonly associated with Chinese New Year?
Red
is a symbol of good luck & prosperity
True or False: It is polite to open gifts / red envelopes in front of the giver in Chinese culture
False
Which number is considered especially lucky?
8
Eight (八) in Chinese is pronounced 'ba' and sounds similar to 'fa' (发, traditional character: 發) as in 'fa cai' (发财)
What animal represents the year 2026 in the Chinese zodiac?
Horse
"Hello" in Chinese is...?
你好 (NiHao / LeiHou)
What does 'Gong Xi Fa Cai (Mandarin) / Gung Hey Fat Choy (Cantonese)' mean?
$$ Wishing you prosperity $$
What do chinese people eat on their birthday?
"Longevity noodles" (长寿面) for long life
What symbol/character is often used to decorate homes for good fortune?
福 (Fu)
which means blessing/happiness
How many animals are in the Chinese zodiac cycle?
12
How many time zone does China have?
One
Chinese New Year is also called what festival?
春节 (Chūnjié) - Spring Festival
What accessory furniture gift can NOT be given to Chinese?
Clock
送钟 (sòng zhōng) sounds identical to "attending a funeral" or "seeing someone off" - 送终 (sòng zhōng)
What does the shape of the dumplings resemble?
Ancient Chinese money
symbolizes wealth & prosperity for the coming year
Why is there no cat in Chinese zodiac?
Cat missed the Jade Emperor's selection due to Rat
What is the largest ethnic group in China?
Han
that makes up over 92% of the population and there are 56 ethnic groups in China
How long does the Chinese New Year celebration typically last?
15 days
What fruit is bad luck to share in China?
Pear
The phrase for "sharing a pear" 分梨 (fēnlí) is a homophone for "separation" or "parting ways" 分离 (fēnlí), symbolizing a breakup or the end of a relationship.
Dish that is considered a delicacy during Chinese New Year, which sounds like 'surplus'/abundance
鱼 (yú) - Fish
余 (yú) - surplus or abundance
How many elements (e.g. Wood, Fire...) are in the Chinse zodiac?
5 - Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water
The Chinese zodiac operate on a 60-year cycle (12 animals * 5 elements)
What dynasty is the Golden Age of China?
The Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.)
What tradition involves making rounds of family visits during the New Year?
拜年 (Bai Nian) - Paying a New Year call
- 拜 (bài) means to pay respect, worship, visit, or bow
Pu-erh tea is known to lower __________
Cholesterol
Flower that symbolizes perseverance and hope because it blooms in winter
Plum blossom
What kind of year is 2026?
Fire Horse - a high-speed, intense, and transformative year
What are the Four Great Inventions of Ancient China?
Paper, Gunpowder, Compass and Printing