Lunar New Year food
What 新年蛋糕 [insert pinyin] do we eat during Lunar New Year?
Nian gao(年糕)
What do we say when we wish people Happy New Year?
Xin nian quai le(新年快樂)
What commemorates God’s deliverance of Israel out of Egypt?
Passover
How did Rosh Hashanah start?
10 days before the Passover feast (Ex. 12:10-16)
What is the purpose of lighting firecrackers and decorating red in the house?
To cast away the monster (legendary nian) from eating all the food, humans, and animals in the village. It also symbolizes getting rid of evil spirits.
What food represents old money in China?
Dried persimmon
What do we say to wish others prosperity?
Gong xi fa cai(恭喜發財)
What celebration commemorates the first harvest?(Leviticus 23:9-14)
The offering of the first fruit
What do people do on the Day of Atonement?
10th day of the seventh month, rest, self-searching, repent (Lev 23:27) with the blood of sin offering of atonement he shall make atonement (Ex. 30:10)
What does the red envelope symbolize?
They symbolize good wishes and luck for the year ahead, it’s not about the money.
What is the name of the cake that represents riches?
Fa gao(發糕)
What do you say to wish students academic success
Xue ye jing bu(學業進步)
What commemorates the giving of the Lord? (Leviticus 23:15-22)
(The Feast of Weeks), after Jesus (Pentecost)
What is the purpose of making Burnt Offering?
To make payment for sins in general and to show the person’s devotion to God (Lev. 1)
What do dragon and lion dance mean?
Lions symbolize luck and happiness, while dragons symbolize power and bravery.
What food represents fertility?
Lotus seed candy
What do you say to express hope that someone’s wish come true?
Xing shiang shi cheng(心想事成)
What is the Jewish New Year?
Rosh Hashanah
What is the Fellowship Offering?
A voluntary act to express gratitude to God, symbolize peace and fellowship with God (Lev. 3)
What is the meaning of 2 days (the 28th day) before the New Year?
It symbolizes cleaning before the start of the Lunar New Year. Sweeping and taking out trash in New Year means getting rid of good luck.
What does a dumpling represent?
A Chinese ingot
What do you say to wish someone a house full of wealth?
Jing yu mang tang(金玉滿堂)
What is the Day of Atonement? (Lev. 16:23; 26:32)
Yom Kippur
What is Guilt Offering?
A required act to make payment for sins against God and others; a sacrifice was made to God, and the injured person was repaid or compensated (Lev. 5)
How many zodiacs are there? Name them in order.
12, Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig