Chinese New Year Traditions and Zodiac Signs
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What determines your sign of the zodiac in Chinese astrology?

  • The lunar cycle
  • The year you were born (correct)
  • The day you were born
  • The month you were born in
  • When does each Chinese year start?

  • Late January/February (correct)
  • Late December
  • Early January
  • Early March
  • What does the word 'auspicious' mean in the context of the festival?

  • Predictive
  • Fortunate (correct)
  • Traditional
  • Joyful
  • What symbolic meaning does the fish hold in the festival activity?

    <p>Prosperity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Northern and Southern Chinese both have as part of their festival activities?

    <p>NianGao (Rice Cake)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month?

    <p>The Lantern Festival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'Nian Gao' in English?

    <p>'Rice Cake'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Jasmine' is referred to as what in Chinese?

    <p>'茉莉花'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    '茉莉花' is associated with which Chinese national anthem?

    <p>'Jasmine Flower'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does '余' (yú) symbolize in the context of the festival activity?

    <p>Abundance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 15th day of the first lunar month called?

    <p>Lantern Festival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the traditional food to eat at Lantern Festival?

    <p>Yuanxiao (glutinous rice balls)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which festival is observed on every lunar year's May 5th?

    <p>Dragon Boat Festival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main activity of the Dragon Boat Festival?

    <p>Dragon boat racing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Cold Food Festival also known as?

    <p>No Cooking Day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do people do on Qing Ming Festival?

    <p>Ancestor worship &amp; visit a grave to cherish the memory of the dead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 15th day of the first lunar month called in China?

    <p>Yuanxiao jie (the first night)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the custom associated with making mian deng?

    <p>(Dough lamp) in some places of northern China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do people eat around Shanghai during a festival?

    <p>Qing Tuan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another name for the Duanwu Festival?

    <p>Dragon Boat Festival</p> Signup and view all the answers

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