CHINESE NEW YEAR

In which months is Chinese New Year celebrated?

• January and February

• June and July

• November and December

What is in the red envelopes given to children during Chinese New Year?

• photographs

• letters

• money

What is another name for Chinese New Year?

• The Winter Festival

• The Dragon Festival

• The Spring Festival

What animal can be seen dancing in the Chinese New Year Parade?

• An elephant

• A Dragon

• A fish

How do people celebrate on New Year's Eve?

• They set off fireworks

• They have a picnic

• They go on holiday

Why do Chinese people clean their house to get ready for Chinese New Year?

• To show off to their friends

• To get ready for visitors

• To sweep away bad luck

Why is the colour red used at Chinese New Year?

• Red is a warning colour

• Red is the colour of dragons

• Red is thought to be lucky

What traditional food is eaten on Chinese New Year?

• Dumplings

• Christmas Pudding

• Bananas

What is each year in the Chinese calendar named after?

• Planets

• Famous People

• Animals

What festival marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations?

• The Lantern Festival

• The Dragon Festival

• The Red Festival