Chelsea's Chinese New Year

What traditionally comes in a red envelope?

• Photos.

• Lollies.

• Money.

• Stickers.

Why do they clean their house?

• They don’t like dust.

• They like to clean.

• They’re having people over.

• To get rid of bad luck.

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Why do they have dragons in the parade?

• They’re lucky and scare away bad spirits.

• They can eat all the naughty children.

• They’re colourful.

• They’re cool.

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What does the word ancestor mean?

• An old friend.

• A lady.

• A man.

• A very old family member.

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In the traditional tale of Chinese New Year, what was Nian afraid of?

• Envelopes with money in them.

• Fire.

• Loud sounds and the colour red.

• Monsters.

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What traditional food do they eat at their dinner?

• Chips.

• Meat pies.

• Tacos.

• Dumplings.

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What is the most important part of Chinese New Year?

• Fireworks.

• Money.

• Spending time with family.

• Eating lots of food.

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Chinese New Year is always held in...

• April or May.

• June or July.

• January or February.

• December or January.

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What DON’T they do to celebrate Chinese New Year?

• Watch fireworks.

• Clean the house.

• Go to the beach.

• Get money from relatives.

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