Traditions
February 5, 2019 is important to the Asian community because
it is the Lunar New Year
Which zodiac sign occupies the last 12th position?
The Pig
This food must be presented with a head, tail, and feet.
Chicken
Sweeping or dusting should not be done on New Year's Day for fear that ____ will be swept away
good luck
What do people do 1 week before Lunar New Year?
clean the house, the garden, and the altars, throw away old things.
Married couples give these packets with money to unmarried adults and children. The packets represent luck, happiness and prosperity in the New Year for the receiver
Red Envelopes
The latest year of the Pig of the 20th Century
1995
Fruit which is eaten and given out as something sweet and because, in some dialects, the name also means "luck."
Oranges (Mandarins)
These two items must be put away so that no one will accidentally cut the “thread of good luck” in the year to come
Knives and Scissors
Name 3 other countries that celebrate Lunar New Year other than China.
Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Philippines
Name 3 things people decorate the house with?
Flowers; Fruits; Mandarin Tree; Red Lanterns
The enemy of the Pig
Snake
This type of food is considered to bring good fortune, as its shape resembles that of a gold bar
Spring (Egg) Rolls
On the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve, every one of these two things has to be open to allow the old year to go out
Doors and Windows
Name 3 things you are not allowed to do during Lunar New Year
Clean house; Sweep house; Do not cut or wash hair; Do not wear black or white clothes
Lunar New Year celebration begins with this special performance with loud drummer to ward off evil spirits
Lion Dance
The characteristic most applicable to the Pig: a. Timid; b. Diligent ; c. Clever ; d. Loyal
Diligent (Answer b)
This dish is eaten to symbolize longevity.
Noodles
This number cannot be said during the New Year? It sounds like the word for death. Death and dying are never mentioned and ghost stories are totally taboo.
Four
According to legend, the order of the 12 animals of the zodiac was decided this way
the animal race across a river.
In addition to the animal representing a particular year, there are five element signs indicating the 'type' of animal you represent. Name one of them.
Wood, Fire, Water, Metal, and Earth.
The three best friends of the Pig
Goat, Tiger, Rabbit
This dish, which is also serviced whole, is eaten to symbolize prosperity in the next year.
Fish
Washing this will mean that you will have washed away luck for the new year
hair
Name the 12 zodiac signs.
Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig