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I start with the new moon, my months are unique. I’m a calendar ancient, what do you seek?
The Chinese lunar calendar
I am small and quick, the first in the cycle. What animal am I?
Rat
I am strong and plow the field, my strength is my yield. What animal am I?
Ox
I am noble and lucky, 25 meters long. I dance in parades to the beat of the gong. What am I?
Dragon
I hold a gift, with red and gold outside. Lucky money is my name. What am I?
Lai see
With flowers, lanterns, and a thorough clean, I bring good luck for the New Year’s scene. What tradition am I?
Decorating and cleaning the house
Red is my color, I bring in the cheer. Worn on New Year’s, I bring luck each year. What am I?
New clothes
Two men beneath me, drums make me sway. I’m part of the parade on New Year’s Day. What am I?
Lion dance
With a loud crack and a bang, I scare spirits away. What noisy thing am I?
Fireworks
I come every year, between January and February. Spring is my name, though it’s still wintry. What festival am I?
Chinese New Year (or Spring Festival)
I’m part of the meal, I swim in the sea. I symbolize wealth and prosperity. What food am I?
Fish
Children dress like me, there are twelve to pick. Each year has my name, which one will you pick?
Zodiac animals
I’m the one who brings coins in a red, shiny pack. I come from parents, so luck doesn’t lack. What am I?
Lucky money (lai see)
In Chinatown, I’m a celebration you see, with dancing lions and parades full of glee. What am I?
Chinese New Year parade
I’m an ancient tradition with cymbals and drum. Two dancers bring me to life, watch how I come! What am I?
Lion dance
I am a symbol of strength and courage, with stripes on my fur. In the Zodiac, my roar can be heard. What animal am I?
Tiger
