象徵與禁忌
Symbols & Taboos
Symbols & Taboos
What does “nian gao” (rice cake) symbolize in Taiwan?
(A) 年年有餘 (B) 步步高升 (C) 心想事成
象徵步步高升、年年進步。
It symbolizes growth, progress, and success.
What language is used for New Year greetings in Brazil?
Portuguese.
台灣農曆新年通常落在陽曆哪幾個月份之間？
In which months does Lunar New Year usually fall in Taiwan?
January or February.
Which country’s New Year is most closely related to religion?
(A) Spain (B) Brazil (C) Taiwan
Taiwan.
What do elders give children in Taiwan as a New Year blessing?
Red envelopes.
台灣新年期間為什麼避免掃地？
Why do people avoid sweeping during New Year in Taiwan?
因為掃地會把財運掃走 / Sweeping away good fortune.
巴西新年夜，吃魚或海鮮象徵什麼？
In Brazil, what does eating fish or seafood on New Year’s Eve symbolize?
象徵前進與財運上升 / Moving forward and financial prosperity
巴西跨年夜通常是幾月幾日？
On which date is New Year’s Eve celebrated in Brazil?
December 31st.
What do people throw into the sea for blessings in Brazil?
Flowers.
What do families put on their doors during New Year in Taiwan?
春聯 / Spring couplets.
巴西新年常避免吃哪一種食物，因為象徵倒退？ Which food do some Brazilians avoid on New Year’s Day because it symbolizes moving backward?
Chicken.
巴西新年吃什麼象徵財富？
What food symbolizes wealth in Brazilian New Year traditions?
A.扁豆Lentils B.水餃Dumplings C.紅蘿蔔 Carrots
A. 扁豆Lentils
Which celestial body(天體) affects the date of Chinese Lunar New Year?
The moon affects the date of Chinese Lunar New Year.
巴西人跳過海浪時，通常會跳幾次？
How many waves do people usually jump over in Brazil?
What do people in Spain eat at midnight on New Year’s Eve for good luck?
Twelve grapes.
What does throwing flowers into the sea symbolize in Brazil?
向海神許願 / Making wishes to the sea goddess.
How do you say “Happy New Year” in Portuguese?
Feliz Ano Novo.
Among Taiwan, Spain, and Brazil, which country celebrates New Year(2026) first?
Taiwan celebrates New Year(2026) first.
因為台灣位於 UTC+8，
西班牙約為 UTC+1（或 UTC+2 夏令時間），
巴西多為 UTC−3，
因此台灣會最早進入新的一年。
過年拜拜時常見的「三牲」通常指哪三種？
What are the three kinds of meat usually offered during Lunar New Year worship?
雞、豬、魚
Chicken, pork, and fish
What color do people in Brazil often wear on New Year’s Eve for good luck?
White.
In Brazil, what does wearing green usually symbolize on New Year’s Eve?
Health.
How do you say “Happy New Year” in Spanish?
Feliz Año Nuevo.
Among Taiwan, Spain, and Brazil, which country celebrates New Year(2026) last?
Brazil celebrates New Year last.
What is the most famous New Year countdown location in Spain?
(A) 太陽門廣場 / Puerta del Sol.
(B) La Sagrada Familia（聖家堂）
(C) Plaza Mayor（馬約爾廣場）
太陽門廣場 / Puerta del Sol.
What is the tradition of staying up late on New Year’s Eve called in Chinese?
守歲 (shǒu suì)