Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is also known as the ...

• Winter Festival

• Spring Festival

• Summer Festival

• Autumn Festival

There is no set date for Chinese New Year. It ranges from

• January 21st to February 20th

• February 14th to March 13th

• January 1st to January 31st

• March 1st to April 30th

Chinese New Year was originally a ceremonial day to pray to the gods. What were they praying for?

• good planting and harvest season

• good luck

• wealth

• health

Chinese New Year is the longest Chinese holiday. How many days does it last for?

• 6

• 14

• 16

• 24

What is considered bad luck on New Year's Day?

• Taking a shower

• Going to sleep before 6 pm

• Eating duck

• Chewing gum

Children receive lucky money in envelopes. What colour are they?

• red

• gold

• black

• pink

How many Chinese zodiacs are there?

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 16

2021 is the Year of the ...

• Rat

• Snake

• Dog

• Ox

Why are fireworks set off on New Year's Day?

• to scare away evil spirits

• they look pretty

• part of the tradition

• it is good luck

Which festival signals the end of the New Year celebration period?

• Lantern Festival

• Noodle Festival

• Dumpling Festival

• Dragon Festival