Lunar New Year

Why do people eat dumplings during the Lunar New Year?

• to learn about the moon

• ti scare off evil spirits

• to bring good luck

• to honor ancestors

Think about lions and how they act. Why do you think in Chinese culture that lions are considered lucky?

• because they scare children

• because they search for gold

• because they are community leaders

• because they are strong and powerful

In Korean culture, how do children show respect for their elders during the Lunar New Year?

• by playing games

• by bowing to them

• by eating rice cakes

• by giving them money

A dragon is a SYMBOL of power in many Asian cultures. What is a SYMBOL?

• something that scares evil spirits

• something that is given to children

• something that stands for an idea or belief

• something that shows respect for your elders

What do Lunar New Year celebrations across different cultures have in common?

• decorating trees with good luck charms

• lion and dragon dances and parades

• the importance of family

• washing and cutting hair

The longer the dragon the more _________ it brings

A tradition: a belief or action that is followed and passed down by a culture or group of people

• True

• False

In China, Lunar New Year is part of the Spring Festival which is 15 days long.

• False

• True

It is believed fireworks warn off evil spirits!

• True

• False

In Korea, it is tradition to eat rice cake soup because it looks like coins to bring good luck

• True

• False