BPJ- Lunar New Year

The solar calendar is based on Earth’s path around the Sun. What is the lunar calendar based on?

• The Earth's Weather

• the Sun's Temperature

• the planets' movement

• the Moon's phases

During Tết, why do people display photos of ancestors and leave out a plate of fruit?

• to bring good luck

• to show respect

• to scare off spirits

• to give away money

Why do you think that in many Lunar New Year celebrations around the world, elders give money to children?

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  to pass on wealth and good fortune

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  to remember past family members

• to pay children to do chores

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  to teach how to save money

A THEME is an idea that is explored in writing, artwork, or even holidays. What is a theme that runs through many Lunar New Year celebrations?

• telling silly stories

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  learning a new skill

  
  

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  bringing good luck

• solving problems

In Chinese culture, dumplings are thought to be good luck because they look like pieces of gold. Why do you think noodles are thought to bring a long life?

• because they are smooth

• because they are chewy

• because they are long

• because they are soft