Chinese New Year
Name any animal that is associated with the Chinese Zodiac
BONUS What is your Chinese Zodiac animal?
Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig, Ox, Rat
BONUS: Answers will vary
What is mochi made from?
a) rice
b) flour
a) rice
How many New Years does Russia celebrate?
a) 2
b) 1
a) 2
As a BONUS, can you name the dates of both New Years?
What animal is set to be NEXT year's zodiac?
a) Year of the Cat
b) Year of the Ox
b) Year of the Ox
At midnight on December 31st, temples in Japan ring their bells how many times?
a) 5 times
b) 108 times
b) 108 times
Which date is considered the "New" New Year?
a) January 1st
b) January 14th
a) January 1st
When does Chinese New Year begin?
a) On the new moon that appears between January 21 and February 20
b) During Twilight: the Saga
a) On the new moon that appears between January 21 and February 20
Which fruit is often given during New Years for luck?
a) a mandarin orange
b) a Granny Smith apple
a) a mandarin orange
A jelly made from meat broth is called what?
a) Aspic
b) Aspirin
a) Aspic
What dance is performed during Chinese New Year to bring good luck?
a) The Chicken Dance
b) The Dragon Dance
b) The Dragon Dance
Who's famous symphony is played throughout the Japanese New Year season?
a) Beethoven
b) Vivaldi
a) Beethoven
What are Butterbrots?
a) a robot made of butter
b) open faced sandwiches made with salmon
b) open faced sandwiches made with salmon
When children go out at night carrying paper lanterns and solve riddles on them; this event is called what?
a) The Lantern Festival
b) The Strawberry Festival
a) The Lantern Festival
What is the name of the game that is similar to "pin the tail on the donkey" called?
a) Fukuwarai
b) Fujimori
a) Fukuwarai
The "new" New Year is best experienced in Moscow's..
a) Blue Circle
b) Red Square
b) Red Square