Chinese New Year 2023

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 celebrated on the day that the sun rises at a specific time.

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

• The Chinese people like to change things up each 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.

• Baking cookies.

• Cleaning the house.

• Putting up a tree.

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

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

• The smartest animal would be the first and least intelligent animal would be last in the 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.

How many animals are there in the zodiac calendar?

• 10

• 12

• 11

• 6

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

• To get ready for visitors.

• This is the only time they clean their house all year.

• To remove 'bad luck' before the New Year.

• To sell their house during the next New Year.

How many days does the festival last?

• 15

• 1

• 30

• 7

According to the zodiac creation story, what place is the pig in the Chinese zodiac?

• 1st

• 9th

• 4th

• 12th

What is an auspicious, or good luck, color during the Chinese New Year?

• black

• blue

• red

• white

What performance is the most popular among Chinese during Chinese New Year?

• Lion Dance

• Chinese Traditional Dancing

• Singing

• Re-enactment of Chinese Myths

What is the 1st animal of the Chinese zodiac?

• mouse

• rabbit

• ox

• dragon