Chinese New Year 2023

According to Chinese Zodiac, what is 2023's animal sign?

• Rabbit

• Horse

• Goat

• Rat

Answer explanation

Each Chinese year is associated with an animal sign according to the Chinese zodiac cycle. 2023 is the year of the Rabbit, specifically, Water Rabbit. The sign of Rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity in Chinese culture. 2023 is predicted to be a year of hope

How Long Is Chinese New Year?

• 1

• 7

• 16

• 30

Answer explanation

Celebrations of Chinese New Year traditionally last for 16 days, starting from Chinese New Year's Eve to the Lantern Festival. The first 7 days are a public holiday, from January 21st to January 27th in 2023.

What symbolizes the tradition "cleaning and decorating houses with red things"

• honoring the dead

• sweeping away the bad luck of the preceding year

• to bring prosperity and good luck

• wishing another safe and peaceful year

Answer explanation

People give their houses a thorough cleaning before the Spring Festival, which symbolizes sweeping away the bad luck of the preceding year and making their homes ready to receive good luck.

Which if of the following is not considered as one of the Lucky foods to eat during Chinese New Year?

• Spring Rolls

• Dumplings

• Hopia

• Glutinous Rice Cake

Answer explanation

Fish - an increase in prosperity

Dumplings - Wealth

Spring Rolls - Wealth

Glutinous Rice Cake - a higher income or a higher position

Longevity Noodles - happiness and longevity

Good Fortune Fruit - fullness and wealth

Sweet Rice Balls - family togetherness

Which of the following is not a Chinese New Year tradition?

• offering sacrifices to ancestors

• giving red envelopes and other gifts

• watching lion and dragon dances

• jumping during midnight

Answer explanation

Regional customs and traditions vary widely but share the same theme: seeing out the old year and welcoming in the luck and prosperity of a new year. The main Chinese New Year activities include:

putting up decorations,

offering sacrifices to ancestors,

eating reunion dinner with family on New Year's Eve,

giving red envelopes and other gifts,

firecrackers and fireworks, and

watching lion and dragon dances.