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What is celebrated at midnight on New Year’s Eve during the Chinese New Year?
What is celebrated at midnight on New Year’s Eve during the Chinese New Year?
Every door and window in the house is opened to let the old year leave.
What event occurs on the last day of the Chinese New Year festival?
What event occurs on the last day of the Chinese New Year festival?
The Lantern Festival takes place, where people carry lanterns in a parade.
Why do people wear bright, red clothes during the Chinese New Year?
Why do people wear bright, red clothes during the Chinese New Year?
They wear bright, red clothes to bring a happy future.
What are the little red envelopes given to children and relatives during this festival called?
What are the little red envelopes given to children and relatives during this festival called?
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What do people often bring when visiting someone’s home during Chinese New Year?
What do people often bring when visiting someone’s home during Chinese New Year?
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Study Notes
Chinese New Year
- Celebrated for 15 days
- On New Year's Eve, doors and windows are opened to allow the old year to leave
- Lantern Festival is held on the last day of the celebrations
- Lanterns are carried in a parade at night
- Lion Dance is a popular part of the celebrations, symbolizing good luck
- Two people dance under a bright costume
- Red clothes are worn to bring a happy future
- Oranges and tangerines are offered when visiting others' homes, symbolizing good luck
- Children and relatives receive red envelopes with money inside, also known as "lucky money"
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Test your knowledge about the fascinating traditions of Chinese New Year. From the opening of doors on New Year's Eve to the vibrant Lantern Festival, this quiz covers essential customs and symbols of the celebration. Discover the meanings behind the Lion Dance, red envelopes, and more.