Lunar New Year 1
2024 is the year of the ______.
Dragon
What colour is meant to bring good luck?
Red
In Spanish speaking countries, they eat these at midnight.
Grapes
In Denmark they smash these on New Year's Eve.
Plates
How many days does the Lunar New Year last?
15
How many zodiac animals are there?
12
Name 1 tradition on the first day of the Lunar New Year.
Setting off firecrackers
New Year Visits
Giving envelopes of money
Temple fair
What did they use to throw out the window in South Africa on New Year's Eve?
Furniture
Armenian mothers bake this on New Year's Eve.
Bread
In Romania, people often dress as this and dance on New Year's Eve.
Bears
What 2 other things can the Lunar New Year be called?
Chinese New Year
Spring Festival
What is the 15th day of the Lunar New Year called?
Lantern Festival
What is hung on doors in Greece?
Onions
How many times are bells rung in Japan on New Year's Eve?
108 times
In Scotland, the first person to come through the door after midnight on New Year's Eve is thought to bring what?
Good luck
What is traditionally written on the lanterns?
Riddles
What are 2 taboos during the Lunar New Year?
Do not sweep or throw away garbage.
Do not break dishes or glass.
In some South American countries, they will walk around the block with what?
An empty suitcase
In Brazil, lentils represent what?
Money
Who typically receives money during the Lunar New Year?
Children
What is the name of the evil creature being scared off during the Lunar New Year?
Nian
Lion dance
In Siberia, it is traditional to jump into a frozen lake holding this.
A tree trunk
In Greece, they tap these on children's heads to wake them up.
Onions
Why are firecrackers typically set off during the Lunar New Year?
To scare away evil/Nian.