CNY Traditions and Food 2021

Why do the Chinese do spring cleaning before Chinese New year?

• To tidy up the house so as to welcome guest

• To remove bad luck and welcome good luck

• To brighten up the house

• To bring blessing to the family

Why do we watch Dragon and Lion Dance during Chinese New year? (select 2 answers)

• to pray for good luck

• to boost our courage

• to ward off evil spirits

• to add on to the festive atmosphere

When do the Chinese usually have their reunion dinner?

• 1st day of Chinese New Year

• 7th day of Chinese New Year

• Eve of Chinese New Year

• 15th day of Chinese New Year

What do the Chinese New year flowers chosen usually represents? ( select 2 answers)

• good fortune

• peace

• resourcefulness

• prosperity

Why do we light the firecrackers during Chinese New Year? (select 2 answers)

• to hope for longevity of the parents

• to hope for good prospects in job promotion of the parents

• to hope for happiness and wealth

• to send off the old and hope for a better new year

Which are some of the must eat 8 Lucky Chinese New Year food?

• Mandarin oranges, Year Cake (Nian Gao), Fish

• Dumplings, Bak Kwa, Cookies

• Melon Seeds, Walnut, steam bun

• Spring rolls, Chocolates, Prawn

Northern Chinese eat "dumpling" for CNY because the shape of dumpling looks like___________.

• bagful of coins

• gold bar

• gold ingots

• money

Chinese believe "good things comes in pairs".

What are some of the traditions that Chinese do during CNY which have to be done in pairs. (select 2 answers)

• visiting of relatives

• giving of mandarin oranges

• giving of red packets

• hanging of Chinese couplets

Why do the Chinese eat fish(Yu) during Chinese New Year?

• symbolizes surplus

• symbolizes longevity

• symbolizes wealth

• symbolizes good health

The Chinese decorate their houses in red and wear red outfits during CNY because the colour red________.

• represents life and abundance

• represents wealth and prosperity

• represents good fortune and happiness

• represents status and longevity