🐉 Chinese New Year Quiz | Test Your Lunar New Year Knowledge!
🧧 Quiz: How much do you know about Chinese New Year traditions?
Gm quizzers! 👋 Gong Xi Fa Cai! 🎊🐉 Chinese New Year isn’t just a festival, it’s an explosion of culture, traditions, and a whole lot of joy.
From the vibrant parades to the delicious dumplings and the all-important lucky red envelopes, this holiday is steeped in symbolism and celebration. And let’s not forget the zodiac animals, each one bringing its own unique energy to the year.
So, how well do you really know the ins and outs of Chinese New Year? Are you a seasoned celebrator or just here for the fireworks and feasts? Time to find out if you’re a Chinese New Year expert! 🧧✨
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Q1: What is another common name for Chinese New Year? Lunar New Year.
Q2: How many animals are in the Chinese zodiac cycle? 12.
Q3: Which mythical creature is believed to bring good luck and often appears in Chinese New Year parades? The dragon.
Q4: What colour is most associated with Chinese New Year celebrations? Red.
Q5: In Chinese tradition, what do people typically put inside red envelopes (hongbao) as a gift? Money.
Q6: The Chinese zodiac follows a cycle based on what type of calendar? The lunar calendar.
Q7: What is the first animal in the Chinese zodiac cycle? The rat.
Q8: Which traditional dish, symbolising family togetherness, is commonly eaten on Chinese New Year’s Eve? Sweet rice balls (Tangyuan).
Q9: What does the Chinese New Year celebration typically end with? The Lantern Festival.
Q10: Which country outside of China has the largest Chinese New Year celebrations? Singapore.
Q11: What is the traditional Chinese New Year greeting that means "Happy New Year"? Gong Xi Fa Cai.
Q12: In Chinese culture, what does the number 8 symbolise? Luck and prosperity.
Q13: What is the significance of fireworks during Chinese New Year? To scare away evil spirits.
Q14: The Chinese New Year date changes each year. In which months does it always fall? January or February.
Q15: Which Chinese zodiac animal represents 2025? Snake.
Q16: What fruit is commonly exchanged during Chinese New Year as a symbol of wealth? Oranges.
Q17: The Year of the Dragon is considered especially lucky. True or False? True.
Q18: What is one thing people avoid doing on the first day of the Chinese New Year to not wash away good luck? Washing their hair (No shampoo allowed! 🧴😄).
Q19: How long do traditional Chinese New Year celebrations last? 15 days.
Q20: The Chinese New Year parade often features a long, colourful dance featuring what mythical creature? A dragon.
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Now that you've uncovered all 20 answers — how did you do?
17–20 correct – Lunar Legend Master 🔥 You’re a true expert of the Chinese New Year! From dragons to dumplings, you know the ins and outs of this vibrant celebration. 🧧🎉
10–16 correct – Festive Aficionado 🎓 You’ve got a solid grasp of the holiday’s key traditions and symbols. With a little more focus, you’ll be celebrating like a pro next year! 🐉
0–9 correct – New Year Explorer 🎲 Looks like there's still plenty to discover! Don't worry, there’s always next year to dive deeper into the Chinese New Year fun. 🧧🌟
And that’s your Chinese New Year fix complete, thanks for playing along! See you next time, I Eat Quizzes – Out! 👋
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