Traditions
People clean their homes before the New Year to get rid of this.
What is bad luck?
This animal is the first in the Chinese Zodiac.
What is the rat?
This sweet, round dumpling is eaten during the Lantern Festival.
What is tangyuan?
This country celebrates Lunar New Year with a holiday called "Tet."
What is Vietnam?
You give these items filled with money for good luck during the New Year.
What are red envelopes.
People born in this year are said to be brave and strong.
What is the tiger?
Eating fish during Lunar New Year is believed to bring this.
What is good luck?
This large city in the United States has a famous Chinatown where people celebrate Lunar New Year.
What is San Francisco?
This traditional dance often features a large, colorful costume and is meant to scare away bad spirits.
What is the lion dance?
This animal is known for being smart and clever in the Chinese Zodiac.
What is the monkey?
These long noodles are eaten to wish for a long life.
What are longevity noodles?
In this country, people celebrate Lunar New Year with a big water fight called Songkran.
What is Thailand?
Fireworks are often set off during Lunar New Year to do this.
What is scare away evil spirits?
People born in this year are said to be loyal and honest.
What is the dog?
These sticky rice cakes are often eaten to symbolize growth.
What is nian gao?
This city in Australia has the largest Lunar New Year celebration outside of Asia.
What is Sydney?
The Lunar New Year celebrations last for this many days.
What is 15 days?
People born in this year are said to be hardworking and honest.
What is the ox?
This fruit is often displayed because its name sounds like the word for "wealth."
What is an orange or a tangerine?
People in this country celebrate Lunar New Year with big parades and fireworks in places like Beijing and Hong Kong.
What is China?