Chinese New Year

What was 年 (Nián) in the Chinese New Year legend?

• A snake

• A monster

• A farmer

• A dragon

What did 年 (Nián) do to the villagers?

• Protected them

• Gave them food

• Built their houses

• Attacked them and their livestock

What does the Spring Festival couplet (春联, chūnlián) symbolize?

• Contain the blessings and wishes they have for the new year

• Protection from natural disasters

• Harmony among families

• Victory in battle

How did the villagers scare away 年 (Nián)?

• By offering him food

• By playing music

• By using loud noises, firecrackers, and the color red

• By calling the emperor

What does the story of 年 teach about Chinese New Year customs?

• The importance of teamwork

• Why people celebrate with firecrackers and red decorations

• The need for annual farming rituals

• How to pray for good harvests

Why do people use colour red during Chinese New Year?

• It represents health

• It honors the emperor

• It is a family tradition

• It represents good fortune and happiness

What do red envelopes (红包, hóngbāo) typically contain?

• Candy

• Coins for good luck

• Messages of gratitude

• Money

What is the purpose of firecrackers during Chinese New Year?

• To scare away bad spirits, including 年 and set off to sound out the old year and welcome in a better new year

• To welcome guests

• To signal the start of a feast

• To mark the arrival of spring

What is the reunion dinner (年夜饭, nián yè fàn)?

• A meal on the Lantern Festival

• A religious offering to ancestors

• A meal eaten on the morning of New Year’s Day

• A large family feast on New Year’s Eve

Why are dumplings (饺子, jiǎozi) eaten during Chinese New Year?

• They are easy to prepare

• They symbolize wealth and prosperity

• They represent family unity

• They honor ancestors