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Questions and Answers
What determines the date of the first day of Chinese New Year?
What determines the date of the first day of Chinese New Year?
- The lunar calendar and nature changes in spring (correct)
- The position of the sun
- The animals representing the lunar cycle
- The Western calendar
How many years does the Chinese astrological calendar's repeating cycle consist of?
How many years does the Chinese astrological calendar's repeating cycle consist of?
- 10 years
- 15 years
- 7 years
- 12 years (correct)
According to legend, why did the Rat become the first animal in the Chinese zodiac cycle?
According to legend, why did the Rat become the first animal in the Chinese zodiac cycle?
- It was the largest animal
- It was favored by the Lord Buddha
- It was the strongest animal
- It rode on the back of the Ox and jumped down first (correct)
How do Chinese families prepare for Chinese New Year in terms of cleaning their homes?
How do Chinese families prepare for Chinese New Year in terms of cleaning their homes?
What are Spring Couplets that are used to decorate doors and windows during Chinese New Year?
What are Spring Couplets that are used to decorate doors and windows during Chinese New Year?
What is the significance of Red Envelopes during the New Year festival?
What is the significance of Red Envelopes during the New Year festival?
Why did the old man come to rescue the people from Nian?
Why did the old man come to rescue the people from Nian?
What did the old man instruct the people to do to scare Nian away?
What did the old man instruct the people to do to scare Nian away?
What did the old man convince Nian to do instead of devouring the villagers?
What did the old man convince Nian to do instead of devouring the villagers?
Why do Chinese people set off firecrackers during the New Year festival?
Why do Chinese people set off firecrackers during the New Year festival?
