Lunar New Year Trivia (WIS)

When does the Lunar New Year usually take place?

• Dec 25
• Jan 1
• Between late January and mid February
• Around mid April

Which zodiac animal is NOT part of the Chinese zodiac?

• Lǎoshǔ

• Māo

• Tùzi

• Gǒu

What is the zodiac animal for 2025?

• Niú
• Yáng
• Mǎ
• Shé

What is the traditional color associated with the Lunar New Year?

• Hóngsè
• Lánsè
• Báisè
• Lǜsè

What is the most common Lunar New Year greeting in Mandarin?

• Shēngrì kuàilè
• Xīnnián kuàilè
• Zhōumò kuàilè
• Huānyíng guānglín

Which of the following is NOT a traditional food eaten during the Lunar New Year?

• Dumplings
• Spring rolls
• Turkey
• Fish

Why do people eat fish during the Lunar New Year?

• Fish represents longevity
• Fish sounds like "surplus" in Chinese
• Fish is easy to cook
• Fish represents friendship

What do children traditionally receive in red envelopes during the Lunar New Year?

• Candy
• Golden stuff
• Money
• Toys

How long does the Lunar New Year celebration traditionally last?

• 3 days
• 7 days
• 15 days
• 1 month

What is festival that marks the end of Lunar New Year called?

• Mid-Autumn Festival
• Spring Festival
• Lantern Festival
• Dragon Boat Festival