Lunar New Year Traditions
Explore the rich history and diverse traditions of Lunar New Year celebrations across different cultures.
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Lunar New Year Traditions
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require you to recall information about Lunar New Year traditions.
1. Which of the following is a common tradition during Lunar New Year celebrations?
Decorating Christmas trees
Exchanging red envelopes (hongbao)
Carving pumpkins
Wearing green on St. Patrick's Day
2. The Lunar New Year is also commonly known as what in some cultures?
Harvest Festival
Spring Festival
Winter Solstice
Autumn Equinox
3. The animal zodiac consists of twelve animals, with each year being represented by a different .
4. During Lunar New Year, families often gather for a large dinner on New Year's Eve.
5. The date of Lunar New Year is fixed on January 1st every year.
True
False
6. Red is a significant color during Lunar New Year because it is believed to symbolize good fortune and ward off evil spirits.
True
False
7. Describe one tradition or custom associated with Lunar New Year that you find interesting and explain why.
8. Observe the image below of a traditional Chinese dragon dance. What do you think the purpose of such a performance is during Lunar New Year celebrations?
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