Tradition
How many days do people celebrate the Lunar New Year?
a) 3 b) 7 c) 1 d) 14
A) Typically 3 days
How many animals are in the lunar new year zodiac?
a) 7 b) 12 c) 10 d) 13
B) 12
When is Lunar New Year this year?
a) January 1 b) January 31 c) February 1
d) February 10
d) February 10, 2024
According to the lunar calendar, LNY changes every year, ranging from January to February.
Why are firecrackers typically set off during the Lunar New Year?
To scare away evil and welcome new year
What do Chinese people eat during LNY that symbolizes wealth?
a) noodles b) rice c) dumplings d) congee
Lunar New Year signifies the beginning of what season?
a) Spring b) Summer c) Fall d) Winter
A) Spring
What is the zodiac animal for 2023?
a) rabbit b) rat c) pig d) dragon
A) Rabbit
An estimate of how many people celebrate Lunar New Year (LNY)?
a) 500M b) 1B c) 2B d) 6B
c) 2 billion
An estimated 2 billion people across the globe, many of them in East and Southeast Asia celebrate LNY.
What is another name for Lunar New Year?
Chinese New Year
Spring Festival
What fruit is considered a symbol of good luck and often included in the new year celebration?
a) apple b) orange c) pear d) banana
B) Orange
The Chinese character for orange closely resembles the words for luck and wealth.
What is the color worn on LNY to bring good luck?
a) White b) Red c) Purple d) Blue
B) Red
clothing worn throughout the LNY as it symbolizes prosperity and is thought to ward off evil spirits.
What is the zodiac animal for 2024?
a) dog b) snake c) dragon d) cat
C) Dragon
In some cultures, what zodiac animal replaces the goat?
a) Deer b) Llama c) Sheep d) Parrot
Lunar New Year is the beginning of the new year based on what calendar?
Lunar (moon) calendar
What is a popular dish eaten during LNY that symbolizes abundance and prosperity?
a) Congee b) Fish c) Shrimp d) Tofu
B) Fish
The pronunciation of the Chinese word for fish also means "being abundant," so it symbolizes wellbeing and prosperity.
In most countries, it is traditional to remove bad luck before Lunar New Year by doing what?
a) Donating to charity
b) Buying new furniture
c) Sweeping the house
d) Wearing new clothes
C) Sweeping the house
Sweeping away all the bad luck before the new year.
The 5 elements of the Chinese zodiac are water, wood, earth, fire and...what?
Metal
In some cultures, what zodiac animal replaces the rabbit?
a) Cat b) Snake c) Horse d) Rat
A) Cat
How many countries celebrate Lunar New Year?
a) 2 b) 7 c) 9 d) 12
C) 9
China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Philippines, North Korea, & South Korea
This dish is normally served during LNY and on birthdays because it symbolizes longevity.
a) Noodles b) Congee c) Spring rolls d) Fish
A) Noodles
represent the longevity of life.
Name a tradition done during Lunar New Year?
Giving red envelopes of money, writing riddles on lanterns, setting off firecrackers, temple visit, family visit
Within the Chinese Zodiac, what element is the dragon for 2024?
a) wood b) water c) fire d) metal
A) Wood Dragon
Who typically receives money during Lunar New Year?
Unmarried adults and children
What is the name of the traditional dance where two people in a costume perform different acrobatic movements?
Lion dance
Why do many Asian cultures serve some form of sticky rice dish during LNY?
Some believe that the stickiness represents the close-knit relationship and helps strengthen the bond of the family.