Flashcard on Chinese New Year

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Why do the dates of Chinese New Year change each year?

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The dates follow the lunar calendar.

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Other name for Chinese New Year?

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Spring Festival

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“Xin Nian Kuai Le” means?

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Happy New Year

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Activity done by households for Chinese New Year:

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Cleaning the house.

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Most accepted legend of the Chinese zodiac order:

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Animals raced; order of arrival determined their zodiac placement.

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Zodiac calendar animals count?

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12

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Monster that harms on Chinese New Year eve:

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Nian

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House visiting during Chinese New Year requires bringing:

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Mandarin oranges

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Red packets (hong baos) must contain an even amount.

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True

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Reason for spring cleaning before Chinese New Year?

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Remove 'bad luck' before the New Year.