EPS Oakland LNY Trivia

1. What is the Chinese zodiac animal for 2024?

• Dragon

• Rabbit

• Snake

• Monkey

Which day marks the first day of Lunar New Year in 2024?

• January 1

• February 8

• February 10

• February 14

Which of these foods have significance in Lunar New Year celebrations? Select all that apply.

• Tofu

• Oranges

• Fish

• Boba milk tea

Lunar New Year is celebrated in multiple Asian cultures. What is it called in Vietnamese?

• Seollal

• Diwali

• Qingming

• Tết

Answer explanation

Lunar New Year is celebrated in many Asian cultures, including Chinese (Chun jie), Korean (Seollal), Vietnamese (Tet), among others

What is typically found inside red envelopes for Lunar New Year?

• Horoscopes

• Candy

• Love letters

• Money

Who usually receives red envelopes for Lunar New Year? Select all that apply.

• Children

• Elders

• Unmarried

• Parents

True or False: Lunar New Year is recognized as a state holiday in California

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. AB 2596 (2022) recognizes Lunar New Year as an official state holiday.

What other event taking place this weekend will have many people dressing in red and gold, gathering with loved ones, and eating copious amounts of food?

• The Puppy Bowl

• Valentine's Day

• The Super Bowl

• President's Day

Which of these traditions take place during Lunar New Year? Select all that apply.

• Reuniting with family

• Wearing red

• Cleaning the house

• Watching lion dances

Which of these are greetings for the Lunar New Year? Select all that apply.

• Gōng xǐ fā cái

• o-tanjoubi omedetou

• Saehae bok mani badeuseyo

• Chúc mừng năm mới