Quiz on Chinese New Year

Why do the dates of Chinese New Year always change every year?

• The dates of Chinese New Year follow the lunar calendar.

• Chinese New Year must be on the second week of February.

• Chinese New Year must be celebrated on the day that the sun rises at a specific time.

What is the other name for Chinese New Year?

• Winter Solstice

• Spring Festival

• Feast Festival

We often hear the phrase “Xin Nian Kuai Le” during Chinese New Year, what does the greeting mean?

• Happy New Year

• Prosperous New Year

• Best of luck for the New Year

Which of the following activity is carried out by every household while preparing for the Chinese New Year?

• Putting ornaments on a pine tree.

• Cleaning the house.

• Baking cookies.

Which of the following is most widely accepted legend pertaining to the order of the Chinese zodiac?

• The largest animal would be the first and smallest animal would be last in the zodiac.

• The animals took part in a race and the order to arrive would determine their placing in the zodiac.

• The fiercest animal would be the first and the most timid one would be the last in the zodiac.

1) How many animals are there in the zodiac calendar?

• 10

• 11

• 12

According to the legend, what is the name of the monster that will appear and harm others on the eve of Chinese New Year?

• Sui

• Nian

• Long

If you go house visiting during Chinese New Year, what do you need to bring along?

• Mandarin oranges

• Apples

• Grapes

True or false? When giving out red packets (hong baos), the amount inside the packet has to end with an even number.

• True

• False

Why do people 'spring clean' their house before the Chinese New Year?

• To get ready for visitors.
• To remove 'bad luck' before the New Year.
• This is the only time they clean their house all year.
• To sell their house during the next New Year.