A sweet, orange root vegetable.
carrot
Sacred places where people pray.
temple
A precious metal symbolizing wealth.
gold
A meeting of people after a separation.
reunion
A custom passed down through generations.
tradition
The abundance of valuable resources or money.
wealth
Luck, especially good luck.
fortune
A calendar based on the moon’s phases.
lunar calendar
A calendar based on the Earth’s orbit around the sun.
solar calendar
A large meal for a special occasion.
feast
A green gemstone symbolizing purity and peace.
jade
They are specific actions or behaviors that are traditionally avoided during the Lunar New Year period, as they are believed to bring bad luck or misfortune for the coming year.
taboo
Red paper with auspicious phrases, often hung during New Year.
spring couplet
A group meeting for a purpose.
gathering
A root vegetable used in many dishes.
radish
Astrological signs based on birth dates.
star sign
To honor an event with joy and activities.
celebrate
Sticks that release fragrance when burned, often used in rituals.
incense
Decorative paper art representing traditional themes.
Chinese paper cut
Objects representing ideas or qualities.
symbol
A series of actions performed in a set order.
ritual
Good wishes or prayers for happiness.
blessings
The state of being free from illness.
health
A traditional classification scheme based on the Chinese calendar that assigns an animal.
Chinese zodiac