Chinese Zodiac
Mythology and Superstitions
Traditions
Food
Extra
100
Which Zodiac represents the year 2026?
Fire Horse
100
True or False:
Odd numbers are considered lucky numbers.
False
100
In 2026 the start to Lunar New Year is on...
Tues Feb 17
100
What Chinese food looks like/is meant to symbolize gold?
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Dumplings
100
This plant, often displayed during Lunar New Year, symbolizes growth and new beginnings.
What is a bamboo or plum blossom
200
Which zodiac won the race?
The Rat
200
What was gifted to children to ward off the sui? hint: at this event
Honbao (Red envelope)
red envelope
200
What do people usually stick on doors during the Lunar New Year? (name one of few).
Couplets and Lanterns
200
What fruit represents luck/prosperity?
Tangerine
200
What is Lunar New Year also known as? (another name in English)
What is: Spring Festival
300
Which zodiac animal walks on two legs?
Ji (chicken)
300
What color is Nian (beast with the dragon-like appearance that terrorized villages) most afraid of?
Red
300
This city hosts one of the largest Lunar New Year parades outside Asia. (Within the US)
San Fransisco!
300
What vegetable symbolizes wealth? (hint: green)
Lettuce
300
This specific day of the Lunar New Year is traditionally reserved for visiting married daughters’ families, breaking the usual patrilineal visiting pattern. (answer in "first day, second day, third day, fourth day etc).
What is the second day (初二)
400
What is one Zodiac that is compatible with the Snake? (there are three. name one)
Options: Ox, Rooster, Monkey
400
What number sounds like "death" in Chinese and is avoided? (hint: 1-10)
Four
400
Tet is the name of the Lunar New Year celebration in what Asian country?
What is: Vietnam
400
Which member of the family will the fish head face at the dinner table? (broad)
The oldest person at the table.
400
Name all 12 Chinese zodiac animals (10/12 still gets points)
What are: Rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig
500
According to Chinese astrology, each zodiac year is associated with one of what five elements?
Gold, Water, Wood, Earth, and Fire
500
What is the beast with the dragon-like appearance that terrorized villages and is afraid of bright lights?
Nian
500
Which city is renowned for its Lantern Festival? (starts with T)
Taipei
500
What does Nian Ye Fan mean in English
What is "feast"
500
How many days does Lunar New Year last?
What is: 15 days