1. What is the traditional color associated with Chinese New Year celebrations?
Red
2. Which animal represents the year 2023 in the Chinese zodiac?
Rabbit
3. What is the Chinese New Year also known as?
Spring Festival
4. How many animals are there in the Chinese zodiac?
12
5. Which fruit is commonly exchanged during Chinese New Year for good luck?
Mandarin oranges
6. What is the significance of fireworks during Chinese New Year?
To scare away evil spirits
7. What type of decorations are often seen in homes during Chinese New Year?
Red paper lanterns
8. What do red envelopes traditionally contain?
Money
9. What does the color red symbolize in Chinese culture?
Good luck and prosperity
10. In what month does the Chinese New Year usually fall?
January or February
11. Which Chinese zodiac animal is known for its strength and determination?
Ox
12. How long does the Chinese New Year celebration traditionally last?
15 days
13. What is the main Chinese New Year meal called?
Reunion dinner
14. What flower is commonly associated with the Chinese New Year?
Peach blossom
15. What is the traditional Chinese New Year cake made of?
Glutinous rice
16. What do people commonly do to prepare for the New Year?
Clean their homes
17. What is the purpose of giving red envelopes during Chinese New Year?
To bring luck and prosperity
18. Which Chinese New Year animal is known for its intelligence and curiosity?
Monkey
19. What is a popular New Year’s Eve activity in China?
Watching the CCTV New Year’s Gala
20. Which Chinese New Year dish is meant to bring good fortune?
Dumplings
21. Which god is celebrated in relation to wealth during the Chinese New Year?
The God of Wealth, Cai Shen
22. What do people avoid doing on the first day of the New Year to prevent bad luck?
Sweeping or cleaning
23. What do the dragon and lion dances symbolize?
To ward off evil spirits
24. What is often placed at the entrance of homes to invite good fortune?
Couplets with lucky phrases
25. What is the main ingredient in tangyuan, the sweet dessert balls eaten during the festival?
Glutinous rice flour
26. Which Chinese zodiac animal is known for its loyalty and courage?
Dog
27. What type of tea is traditionally served during Chinese New Year celebrations?
Jasmine tea
28. What does the fish dish, commonly eaten at New Year’s Eve, symbolize?
Surplus or abundance
29. How is the Chinese New Year date determined each year?
By the lunar calendar
30. What is the meaning of the word “nian” in the context of Chinese New Year?
Year
31. Why do people leave food offerings for their ancestors during Chinese New Year?
To honor and remember them
32. What sweet treat is shared to represent happiness and unity?
Sweet rice cake (Nian Gao)
33. Which zodiac animal is known for bringing wealth and prosperity?
Pig
34. What vegetable is sometimes eaten as a symbol of wealth during Chinese New Year?
Lettuce
35. Why are doors and windows often left open on New Year’s Eve?
To let out the old year and welcome the new year
36. What animal is considered the guardian of the household in Chinese culture?
Dog
37. Why are Chinese New Year greetings exchanged in Mandarin and Cantonese?
To reach people across different dialects
38. What does the lion dance represent?
Strength, wisdom, and luck
39. What is the last day of Chinese New Year known as?
The Lantern Festival
40. What is the main focus of the Lantern Festival?
Celebrating the first full moon of the lunar year
41. Which zodiac animal is known for its patience and reliability?
Ox
42. What traditional Chinese New Year activity symbolizes unity and reunion?
Family reunion dinner
43. What is often the first meal served at the family reunion dinner?
Soup
44. Which traditional Chinese instrument is often used in New Year performances?
Drum
45. How do you say “Happy New Year” in Mandarin?
Xin Nian Kuai Le