True or False: The Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival.
True
Challenge: Do at least 1 minute karaoke. The song is 恭喜恭喜賀新年
Students' performance.
True or False: The color red is associated with bad luck during Chinese New Year.
False
Challenge: Find China on the map.
Students' own answer.
True or False: The Chinese character "福" (fú) represents wealth and abundance.
True
Why is the family reunion emphasized during Chinese New Year, and how is it typically celebrated?
Family reunion is emphasized during Chinese New Year to strengthen family bonds and unity. It is typically celebrated with a festive meal and various activities
Who gives ang pow and who do they give them to?
Typically, ang pows are given out by married adults and the elders to young children and unmarried adults as a symbol of prosperity and good luck.
Challenge: Throw a cup into a cup.
Students' performance
What are some common superstitions related to good luck before Chinese New Year?
Common superstitions include avoiding sweeping or cutting hair on New Year's Day to prevent the sweeping away of good luck.
Why is it important to pay respects to ancestors during Chinese New Year?
Paying respects to ancestors is important during Chinese New Year to honor family heritage, receive blessings, and show gratitude for their contributions.
Challenge: Do 20 push-ups (everyone on your team can contribute).
Students' own performance
Why is fish often served during Chinese New Year?
because it symbolizes surplus and prosperity. It is served whole to represent abundance
Challenge: Can you hold a wall sit for 100 seconds? One team member only.
Students' performance
True or False: The Chinese character "和" (hé) represents the value of honesty.
False, it represents the value of unity and harmony
Which of these animals is not one of the twelve in the Chinese calendar?
Monkey
Lion
Snake
Dragon
Which of the following is NOT a trait of the horse (2026, 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978 etc)?
calm
charismatic
adventurous
confident
