Chinese New Year and Lunar Calendar

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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?

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?

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?

Doing a thorough cleaning to remove bad luck Signup and view all the answers

What are Spring Couplets that are used to decorate doors and windows during Chinese New Year?

Short poems expressing wishes of happiness, wealth, and longevity Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Red Envelopes during the New Year festival?

They are filled with good luck money and given by parents to children. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the old man come to rescue the people from Nian?

He was a god in disguise and had a plan to trick Nian. Signup and view all the answers

What did the old man instruct the people to do to scare Nian away?

Put up red decorations on windows and doors. Signup and view all the answers

What did the old man convince Nian to do instead of devouring the villagers?

To eat other ferocious monsters. Signup and view all the answers

Why do Chinese people set off firecrackers during the New Year festival?

To create a loud noise that scares away Nian. Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What determines the date of the first day of Chinese New Year?

How many years does the Chinese astrological calendar's repeating cycle consist of?

According to legend, why did the Rat become the first animal in the Chinese zodiac cycle?

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 is the significance of Red Envelopes during the New Year festival?

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 convince Nian to do instead of devouring the villagers?

Why do Chinese people set off firecrackers during the New Year festival?

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