CHINESE NEW YEAR

1. How long does the Chinese New Year last?

2. List two celebrations that take place during New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day?

1. Why do people not eat meat on the 1^st day of the Lunar New Year?

2. What animal is celebrated during the 2^nd day of the Lunar New year?

3. What is the 5^th day called?

4. Why can’t you visit family or friends on the 5^th day?

5. What 2 foods are eaten on the 7^th day and why are they eaten?

6. What happens during the 14^th day?

1. One food eaten during Chinese New Year is called jai. List 2 vegetables used in jai and the superstitions associated with the dish.

2. What does the chicken represent?

3. How must the chicken be presented and why?

4. Why must noodles be uncut?

5. What does the huge amount of food prepared during the Chinese New Year symbolize?

1. Why must a traditional Chinese household have live blooming plants?

2. What do flowers symbolize?

3. Why must you give a tangerine with leaves when visiting family and friends?

4. List two candies found on “The Tray of Togetherness” and what the candy symbolizes.

1. Why can’t you sweep or dust on New Year’s Day?

2. Why are firecrackers shot off during New Year’s Day?

3. Why can’t you wash your hair during New Year’s Day?

4. List 2 other New Year superstitions and what the Chinese believe about these superstitions.

Find your animal and list 3 characteristics associated with that animal.