Traditions
What Color symbolizes luck and prosperity during Lunar New Year?
Red
How many animals are in the Chinese Zodiac?
12
What food symbolizes wealth because it looks like gold?
Dumplings
Who founded the Joy Luck Club?
Suyuan Woo
How long does Lunar New Year celebration last?
15 days
What is given to children for good luck?
Red Envelopes
Which animal represents this year?
Fire Horse
What fruit is often displayed for luck?
Oranges/tangerines
What does the Joy Luck Club represent?
Hope, Family, cultural tradition
What lantern event ends the celebration?
Lantern Festival
Why do families clean their homes before Lunar New Year?
To sweep away bad luck
What determines your zodiac sign?
Birth year
Why is fish eaten?
Symbolizes abundance
How does Lunar New Year connect to the mothers?
Preserves Chinese identity
Which country also celebrates Tet?
Vietnam
What Dance is often performed for good fortune?
Dragon or Lion Dance
Which animal won the zodiac race first?
Rat
What sweet rice treat symbolizes family unity?
Rice cake/Nian Gao
Why are traditions important in the novel?
Connect generations
What is forbidden on New Year's Day?
Sweeping/cleaning
Why are fireworks used?
To scare away evil spirits/Nian monster
Why did the cat not make the Zodiac?
Legend says the rat tricked it
Explain why long noodles are important?
Symbolize long life
How do Jing-mei and her mother different in cultural understanding?
Jing-mei struggles while her mother values heritage deeply
Why is Lunar New Year called "Lunar"?
Based on the moon calendar