New Year's Tradition

Who was the first group of people to celebrate New Year's?

• Hawaiians

• Americans

• Babylonians

• Filipinos

How long did the Babylonians celebrate New Years for?

• 1 Day

• 11 Days

• 20 Days

• 1 Month

What important event happened during the Babylonian New Year's festival?

• People celebrated with food.

• It was when a new king was crowned.

• Massive fireworks were on display.

• Babylonians went to war and won.

What day does the United States celebrate New Year's?

• January 1st

• February 1

• February 25

• January 25

True or false. All countries and cultures celebrate New Year's on the same day.

• True

• False

What does the Chinese base their New Year's day on?

• The sun

• Lunar (The Moon)

• The Gregorian calendar

When will Chinese New Year's be celebrated this year?

• January 1

• February 1

• January 25

• February 25

What ways do people celebrate Chinese New Year's? Circle all that are correct.

• Lion and Dragon Dances

• Giving red envelopes

• Giving blue envelopes

• Popping firecrackers

• Cleaning the house

Why is popping firecrackers important during Chinese New Year's?

• It looks nice.

• The loud noises scare away evil spirits.

• They annoy your neighbors.

• They leave smoke which scares mosquitos.

Do you have to be Chinese to celebrate New Year's?

• Yes, you do.

• No, you don't.