Basic Knowledge
Typically given in packets from adults to children. Represents luck, happiness, and prosperity for the upcoming year.
Red Envelopes / 红包
This food is considered to bring good fortune since its shape resembles a gold bar.
Egg Rolls
When it hits midnight on New Years Eve, every one of these two things has to be open to allow the old year to go out and for the new year to come in.
What does the 7th Day of the New Year represent
“Everybody’s Birthday”
What color is associated with Lunar New Year
Red
Special performance with loud drummer to ward off evil spirits.
Lion Dance
Dish that represents longevity
Noodles
Avoid doing this or else you will have washed away your luck for the new year.
Washing your hair
Who is Nian?
The beast who attacked villagers once a year, on New Year’s Day.
This festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the Lunar New Year
The Lantern Festival
Things Nian is scared of
The color red, loud noises, bright lights.
Pockets of Prosperity
Dumplings
This number sounds like the word for death and is a bad luck number.
Four
According to the legend, how was the order of the 12 animals of the zodiac decided?
The animals raced across a river and whoever arrived first was in the beginning of the cycle, and so on.
How many days is Lunar New Year?
15
Animal for Lunar New Year 2025
Year of the Snake
Similar to the word for surplus, symbolizes prosperity, abundance, and renewal
Fish
Reason for why you shouldn’t cry during New Years day.
You’ll cry all throughout the year.
Another term for Chinese New Year
Spring Festival
When is Lunar New Year this year? What day will it end？
January 29, 2025 - February 12, 2025