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