Lunar New Year

What are some common traditions and customs associated with Lunar New Year?

• Some common traditions and customs associated with Lunar New Year include family gatherings, giving red envelopes with money, cleaning the house to sweep away bad luck, and eating symbolic foods like dumplings and fish.

• Playing loud music and making noise to scare away evil spirits

• Eating only spicy foods and avoiding anything sweet

• Wearing all black clothing and avoiding bright colors

Which animal represents the current year in the Chinese zodiac?

• Ox

• Dragon

• Tiger

• Elephant

What are some of the main celebrations and festivals during Lunar New Year?

• Easter, Diwali, and Hanukkah

• Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Halloween

• Valentine's Day, Independence Day, and St. Patrick's Day

• Some of the main celebrations and festivals during Lunar New Year include the Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, and Dragon Boat Festival.

What are some traditional food and dishes eaten during Lunar New Year?

• Sushi, tempura, ramen

• Pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs

• Dumplings, spring rolls, fish, rice cakes, and longevity noodles

• Tacos, enchiladas, burritos

What is the history and origins of Lunar New Year?

• The history and origins of Lunar New Year can be traced back to ancient Roman societies.

• The history and origins of Lunar New Year can be traced back to modern industrial societies.

• The history and origins of Lunar New Year can be traced back to ancient agrarian societies in China.

• The history and origins of Lunar New Year can be traced back to medieval Japan.

What are some common symbols and superstitions associated with Lunar New Year?

• Green envelopes, snake and rat dances, silence, and the color blue

• White envelopes, horse and goat dances, noisemakers, and the color black

• Red envelopes, dragon and lion dances, fireworks, and the color red

• Yellow envelopes, tiger and monkey dances, confetti, and the color purple

What are some traditional activities people do during Lunar New Year?

• Going to the beach

• Planting trees

• Watching a football game

• Some traditional activities people do during Lunar New Year include giving red envelopes, cleaning the house, and having a reunion dinner.

What are the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac?

• Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Hippo, Gorilla, Cheetah, Hyena, Wildebeest, Meerkat, Warthog, Vulture, Crocodile

• Cat, Fish, Turtle, Parrot, Hamster, Guinea pig, Lizard, Frog, Spider, Ant, Bee, Butterfly

• Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig

• Elephant, Lion, Bear, Wolf, Fox, Deer, Giraffe, Zebra, Kangaroo, Penguin, Dolphin, Shark

What is the significance of the color red during Lunar New Year?

• Symbolizes good luck, happiness, and prosperity

• Represents sadness and bad luck

• Signifies purity and innocence

• Has no special significance

How do people typically prepare for Lunar New Year?

• Wearing old clothes

• Not celebrating at all

• Cleaning, decorating, buying new clothes, and preparing traditional foods

• Going on a vacation