Does Chinese New Year start on the SAME day every year or DIFFERENT?
Lunar New Year starts on a DIFFERENT day every year. It can be in January or February.
How many animals are in the Chinese zodiac?
12
What colors do you see during Lunar New Year celebrations?
Red, yellow, and gold
Do people celebrate Lunar New Year in ONLY IN CHINA or MANY COUNTRIES?
Many different countries, such as Korea and Vietnam, also celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Which animal won the Great Race in the story of the Chinese Zodiac?
The Rat won the race!
What fruit do people decorate with and eat to celebrate and bring good luck?
oranges, tangerines, pomelos/grapefruits
What foods do Chinese people eat for good luck and wealth (money) in the new year?
Fish, dumplings, rice cakes, noodles, egg rolls, and other Chinese foods
On the night of the Lantern Festival in China, is there a FULL MOON or a CRESCENT MOON in the sky?
Full Moon
Do people clean their homes BEFORE or AFTER the lunar new year starts?
BEFORE
How many people need to hold the dragon for a Lunar New Year parade?
2 or more people need to hold the dragon because it's long and heavy
What is INSIDE the envelopes adults give to children?
Clean, New Paper Money
What dollar bill is lucky for Lunar New Year?
$2 bills are lucky because they are very rare!
Name 3 animals in the Chinese zodiac!
Pick 3: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit/Cat, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep/Ram/Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig
Who at IATP celebrates Vietnamese New Year? Pick one person. (hint: there are 2 teachers and 1 office clerk)
Mrs. Maldonado, Ms. Sandy Yawata, and Mrs. Vogler
What Chinese food looks like lucky gold bars? (hint: You can buy them at Chinese restaurants.)
Egg Rolls
Which flag is the American flag and which is the Chinese flag?
The U.S. flag is red, white and blue. The Chinese flag is red and yellow.
