I WONDER - How Long Is Chinese New Year Celebrated?

Chinese New Year is a 15-day celebration starting with the new moon and ending with a full moon. Although the festival lasts for 15 days, people in China typically only get the first three days off work for the main celebrations. The festival concludes with a lantern festival, where flying lanterns are released into the sky.

How long is the Chinese New Year celebrated each year?

• 15 days

• 20 days

• 7 days

• 10 days

When does the Chinese New Year start?

• On the first day of spring

• On January 1st

• With the new moon

• With the full moon

How many days off do people in China typically get during the Chinese New Year?

• 15 days

• 3 days

• 7 days

• 5 days

What marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations?

• A fireworks display

• A dragon dance

• A family reunion dinner

• A lantern festival

What happens during the lantern festival at the end of the Chinese New Year?

• Traditional music is played

• A parade is held

• Flying lanterns are released into the sky

• People exchange gifts