Quiz 2 CNY

What do people tape on their doorframes during Chinese New Years?

• Spring couplets
• Red envelopes
• Spring Paper

• Red Paper

Answer explanation

Spring couplets (春联) have phrases or poems that express wish for good fortune in the coming year

How is the Fu character often displayed?

• The Fu character is typically displayed in a circular format.
• The Fu character is often shown as a simple line drawing.
• The Fu character is often displayed upside down.

• The Fu character is usually displayed in black and white.

Answer explanation

The upside down Fu (福到了) symbolize the arrival of good luck

The performance by Mrs. du of the sword dance was expressed through?

• Jiu Jitsu

• KungFu

• Taekwondo

• Tai Chi

Answer explanation

Tai Chi (太极) emphasizes slow and deliberate movements that can be expressed in many ways with the same goal of cultivating internal energy (Qi/气)

Which one means happy new year in Chinese?

• 新年快乐

• 新年愿望

• 新年伊始

• 快乐新年

Answer explanation

新年快乐 (Xīnnián kuàilè)

True or False?

You’re not supposed to finish the fish at Chinese New Year’s dinner

• It's a sign of good luck to finish the fish
• True
• You should always finish the food

• False

Answer explanation

Fish (鱼) is pronounced like abundance (余) in Chines therefore it signifies abundance of fortune in the coming year

What’s the “lucky food“ here?

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Answer explanation

Niangao (年糕) is a sticky rice cake that symbolizes improvement in the next year

Guess the lantern riddle: I’m red and filled with money. I bring luck and joy to the young and old. What am I?

• Lucky charm
• Red Debit Cards

• Red envelope
• Red balloon

Answer explanation

Lantern riddles (猜灯谜) are fun activities people enjoy during Chinese New Years

Which is a Chinese New Yea celebration?

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Answer explanation

Paper cutting (窗花) and praying to ancestors (祭祖) are common traditions for the new years

What are some foods at temple fairs During Chinese New Years?

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Answer explanation

All of the above!

Egg roll snack (蛋卷), Tanghulu/Candied fruits (糖葫芦), Roasted Chestnuts (糖炒栗子), and Sugar paintings (糖画) can be found at temple fairs!

Who do we want to invite to our homes?

• Money God

• Thunder God

• KungFu Panda

• Monkey King

Answer explanation

On the fifth day (初五) we pray and welcome Money God/God of Wealth (财神爷) into our homes!