Lunar New Years

Which city hosts Lunar New celebrations?

• Shanghai, China

• Seoul, South Korea

• San Francisco, USA

• All of the above

On which date of the solar calendar might Lunar New Year fall?

• January 1

• February 17

• March 20

• December 31

The timing of the Spring Festival, Tet, and Seollal is most dependent on the movement of:

• Earth

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Constellations

All Lunar New Year celebrations share an emphasis on:

• Family

• Money

• The seasons

• The past

In Vietnam, the blossoms of a Tet tree represent:

• Old conflicts

• Good fortune

• Returning family

• Unwanted guests

A tangerine is a Chinese symbol of prosperity due to:

• The coin-like shape

• The taste of the fruit

• The sound of the word

• The golden coor

In China and Vietnam, most Lunar New Year decorations are:

• Red

• Gold

• Silver

• Green

Which of these is used to scare off the legendary monster Nian?

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Korean pay respect to ____ through the ceremony of charye.

• Elders

• Ancestors

• Children

• Friends

How is the Lantern Festival similar to the tradition of sweeping the home?

• They both take place before Lunar New Year

• They are both public rituals

• They both symbolize letting go of the past

• They are both associated with Korea