Traditions
The main color that is considered lucky for the new year
What is red?
These folded, filled foods are eaten in many Asian because their shape resembles ancient money, symbolizing wealth.
What are dumplings?
The date of Lunar New Year this year
What is February 17th?
This chess piece moves in an L-shape and is the only one allowed to jump others.
These are the months that Lunar New Year falls within.
What is January and February?
This number sounds like the word for death and is considered bad luck
What is four?
This is the animal that represents the Lunar New Year of 2026
What is a horse?
This unit is used to measure the power output of an engine.
What is horsepower?
Traditionally what people give/receive for Lunar New Year
What are red envelopes?
Fruit which is eaten and given out as something sweet, because in some dialects, the name also means "luck."
What are oranges?
This Asian country has not celebrated Lunar New Year since 1873
What is Japan?
This word describes a raspy or strained voice.
What is hoarse?
Lunar New Year celebration begins with this special performance with loud drummers to ward off evil spirits
What is a lion/dragon dance
Sweeping or dusting should not be done on New Year's Day for fear that ___ will be swept away
What is good luck?
This is the only animal in the Vietnamese zodiac calendar that is different from the Chinese zodiac
What is a cat?
This infamous wooden object turned a celebratory gift into a fatal mistake for an ancient city.
What is the Trojan Horse?
These are the 12 zodiac animals associated with the Lunar New Year
What is Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat/Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig
This dish represents longevity
What are noodles?
This city hosts the largest Lunar New Year celebration outside of China
What is San Francisco?
This saying warns you not to criticize a gift you’ve received.