Celebrating Chinese New Year: Traditions and Legends

The video tutorial explores the significance of Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, which is the most important holiday in Chinese culture. It explains the festival's duration, customs, and traditions, such as making dumplings and giving red packets. The tutorial delves into the legend of Nien, a mythical beast, and how it influenced the celebration's customs. A review section with quiz questions helps reinforce the learning material.

How long does the Chinese New Year celebration last?

• 5 days

• 15 days

• 1 day

• 10 days

Which calendar is the Chinese New Year based on?

• Chinese solar calendar

• Chinese Galaxy calendar

• Chinese lunar calendar

• Gregorian calendar

What was the name of the mythical beast in the Chinese New Year legend?

• Dragon

• Tiger

• Nien

• Phoenix

What does 'Nian' mean in Mandarin Chinese?

• Festival

• Firecracker

• Red

• Year

What is one of the customs practiced during Chinese New Year to scare away evil spirits?

• Dancing

• Lighting candles

• Setting off firecrackers

• Wearing white