Lunar New Year Jeopardy

Dates

100

2025 is the year of the ___

Snake

200

What date is Lunar New Year?

January 29th

300

How many days is the Lunar New Year?

15/16 days

400

Which day of the Lunar New Year is spent visiting maternal relatives?

The second day (January 30th for 2025)

Tradition

100

In Chinese culture, what color symbolizes good luck and prosperity?

Red

200

It is a Chinese tradition to give red envelopes. What is in them?

Money

300

The traditional ___ dance mimics this animal's movements to bring good luck and fortune.

Lion

400

___ are set off to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

fireworks/firecrackers

Food

100

When given to loved ones, what fruit symbolizes happiness and prosperity?

Mandarin Oranges

200

What Chinese dish resembles long life and longevity?

Noodles

300

What does fish resemble in Chinese culture?

Wealth and abundance

400

Name 3 different cooking methods used to prepare dumplings. (bonus if answered in Chinese)

Boil, steam, pan-fry

Other

100

What are the tones for 饺子 (jiaozi)?

Jiǎozǐ (3,3)

200

Chinese New Year is also called what?

Spring Festival

300

Name all 12 of the Chinese zodiac animals.

Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig

400

Name one Lunar New Year saying

新年快乐，恭喜发财红包拿来, 恭喜發財