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WorksheetsCNY Traditions and Food 2021
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
Why do the Chinese do spring cleaning before Chinese New year?
To tidy up the house so as to welcome guest
To remove bad luck and welcome good luck
To brighten up the house
To bring blessing to the family
Why do we watch Dragon and Lion Dance during Chinese New year? (select 2 answers)
to pray for good luck
to boost our courage
to ward off evil spirits
to add on to the festive atmosphere
When do the Chinese usually have their reunion dinner?
1st day of Chinese New Year
7th day of Chinese New Year
Eve of Chinese New Year
15th day of Chinese New Year
What do the Chinese New year flowers chosen usually represents? ( select 2 answers)
good fortune
peace
resourcefulness
prosperity
Why do we light the firecrackers during Chinese New Year? (select 2 answers)
to hope for longevity of the parents
to hope for good prospects in job promotion of the parents
to hope for happiness and wealth
to send off the old and hope for a better new year
Which are some of the must eat 8 Lucky Chinese New Year food?
Mandarin oranges, Year Cake (Nian Gao), Fish
Dumplings, Bak Kwa, Cookies
Melon Seeds, Walnut, steam bun
Spring rolls, Chocolates, Prawn
Northern Chinese eat "dumpling" for CNY because the shape of dumpling looks like___________.
bagful of coins
gold bar
gold ingots
money
Chinese believe "good things comes in pairs".
What are some of the traditions that Chinese do during CNY which have to be done in pairs. (select 2 answers)
visiting of relatives
giving of mandarin oranges
giving of red packets
hanging of Chinese couplets
Why do the Chinese eat fish(Yu) during Chinese New Year?
symbolizes surplus
symbolizes longevity
symbolizes wealth
symbolizes good health
The Chinese decorate their houses in red and wear red outfits during CNY because the colour red________.
represents life and abundance
represents wealth and prosperity
represents good fortune and happiness
represents status and longevity
The Yu Sheng (Lo Hei) was brought to Singapore by the __________________ immigrants.
Hokkien
Cantonese
Teochew
Hainanese
Chinese usually eat Yu Sheng (Lo Hei) on the ___________day of the CNY which is also known as the Ren Ri ( The day god created humans in Chinese Mythology)
1st
7th
8th
15th
The pineapple tart was commonly eaten during CNY as the Cantonese term for pineapple "wong lai" conveys the idea of ushering in ___________________.
happiness
courage
health
prosperity
What are some auspicious fruits that we eat during CNY? (you can select more than 1 answer)
Madarin orange
Pineapple
Mango
Pomelo
How many days is Chinese New Year celebrated?
4 Days
6 Days
8 Days
15 Days
