Superstitions
You must avoid taking ________ in order to avoid getting sick for the rest of the year.
What is medicine?
The date Lunar New Year began this year.
What is January 22nd?
The color associated with Lunar New Year
What is Red?
This food has a meat or vegetable filling that is wrapped in dough, and can either be boiled, fried, or steamed. It is said to bring prosperity and luck.
What are dumplings?
This small, furry mammal with long ears, a short fluffy tail, and large hind legs is the current zodiac sign for 2023
What is a Rabbit?
You must not sweep or clean your house on Lunar New Year because you are sweeping the ____ away.
What is luck?
The holiday typically falls in between these 2 months.
What are January and February?
These are filled with money and are mainly given to children. It represents prosperity, happiness and luck for the new year ahead.
What are Red Envelopes?
These long strips of dough that can be stir-fried or be put in different types of soup is said to bring happiness and longevity.
What are noodles?
2005 was the year of the ______.
What is a rooster?
Don't make ________ cry! Although Gen Z loves to antagonize them, it brings bad luck.
What are children?
This U.S state recognized Lunar New Year as an official state holiday. It has one of the highest Asian American populations in the United States.
What is California?
The number of days Lunar New Year is celebrated
What is 15?
This tangy fruit is said to bring luck and riches to your life.
What are Oranges/Tangerines?
The zodiac that came before the Pig, but after the Rooster.
What is a Dog?
You must avoid wearing this color on Lunar New Year. It is typically associated with death and is worn during funerals.
What is black?
The name of the Lunar New Year in Vietnam.
What is Tết?
These two animals are a part of these traditional dances where the performers mimic their movements in order to bring luck and fortune for the new year.
What are the Dragon and Lion Dances?
This food is a rolled appetizer. It can be pan-fried or deep-fried. It usually has a vegetable filling. It is meant to symbolize gold and bring wealth to the new year.
What are spring rolls?
Last year (2022) was the year of the _____.
What is a tiger?
This number is a bad luck number. It translates to "death" in many East Asian countries.
What is 4?
This is another name for the Lunar New Year. (Hint: It is not Chinese New Year!)
What is the Spring Festival?
It is common to set off _________ at midnight. This is to scare off evil spirits.
What are fireworks/firecrackers?
AASA made this delectable treat to celebrate Lunar New Year last year. It represents family togetherness.
What is Tang Yuan?
A person will meet their birth-sign year every __ years.
What is 12?