Lunar New Year Foods
Lunar New Year Zodiacs
Lunar New Year Traditions
Lunar New Year Celebrations
Lunar New Year Trivia
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Which food is usually ate during Chinese New Year?
A. Sandwich
B. Dim Sum
C. Tacos
D. Cauliflower
B. Dim Sum
100
Which animal comes first in the Chinese zodiac?
Rat
100
What colour is the best to wear for good fortune on Lunar New Year?
A. Red
B. Blue
C. Orange
A. Red
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How long does the Lunar New Year usually last?
A. 15 days
B. 3 days
C. 1 month
A. 15 days, beginning with the new moon and ending with the Lantern Festival on the full moon
100
What do noodles represent?
Longevity/ long life
100
What do dumplings represent?
Chinese silver ingots/ gold ingots/ gold
100
What Chinese Zodiac is celebrated in 2026?
A. Snake
B. Rabbit
C. Dragon
D. Horse
D. Horse
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What do parents give to their children?
Red envelopes/ Hong bao
100
How many years were the zodiac cycle?
A. 6 Years
B. 12 Years
C. 10 Years
D. 60 Years
B. 12 Years
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What should you NOT do during Lunar New Year?
100 bonus pts for extra
1. Cut your hair/ cut your nails
2. Sweep, clean, or take out the trash on New Year’s Day
3. Say negative or unlucky words
4. Cry, argue, or fight
5. Lend or borrow money
100
What is the main ingredient in this?
Turnip/ radish
100
The Chinese Zodiac of Horse have which personalities?
A. Enthusiastic, confident, and intelligent
B. Energetic, cheerful, and adventurous
C. Arrogant, pessimistic, and intelligent
B. Energetic, cheerful, and adventurous
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What determines when Lunar New year begins?
A. The first new moon of the lunar calendar
B. The first full moon of the year
C. January 1 on the Gregorian calendar
A. The first new moon of the lunar calendar
100
What is the animal that usually dances during Chinese New Year celebrations?
100 bonus pts if you can tell the other dancing animal
Lion
Dragon
100
What type of food people traditionally eat to purify the body?
Vegetarian food
100
What food should you not eat for breakfast on Lunar New Year?
100 bonus pts if you can give a reason
Porridge - it brings poverty
100
What was last year's zodiac sign? (2025)
A. Rat
B. Rabbit
C. Snake
D. Horse
C. Snake
100
What fruit is used typically as a gift during Lunar New Year?
Oranges/ tangerines
100
What is a popular decoration for Lunar New Year?
Red Lanterns/ Red paper cuttings/ Red envelopes (hongbao)
100
In Vietnam they also have 12 zodiac signs. 10 of them are the same as the Chinese zodiac, but two of them are different. Which ones?
100 bonus pts if you know Japan's different one too
Vietnam - Cat instead of Rabbit, Buffalo instead of Ox
Japan - Boar instead of Pig
100
What does fish symbolise?
abundance and increase in prosperity
100
When is Lunar New year starting this year?
17th February (Tuesday)
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What is a common way people celebrate Lunar New year?
A. Gathering with family for a special meal
B. Go to the museum
C. Eat noodles and potatoes
A. Gathering with family for a special meal
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What flower is usually given as present?
Orchids
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Why do we celebrate with fireworks?
Because their loud noises scare evil spirits away. (The mythical beast Nian was scared of them)