Question 1

Which day will the Lunar New Year be celebrated on in 2021?

Accepted Answer

12 February 2021

Answer

15 February 2021

Answer

13 February 2021

Answer

11 February 2021

Question 2

According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2021 is the year of the __________.

Accepted Answer

ox

Answer

goat

Answer

pig

Answer

rabbit

Question 3

Which one of these is NOT a superstition about what you should do during Chinese New Year?

Accepted Answer

You should wear the colour white as it symbolises harmony and happiness

Answer

You should stay up late on Chinese New Year's Eve as this will bring longevity to your parents

Answer

You should not wash your hair during Chinese New Year as it signifies "washing away good fortune"

Answer

You should not clean the house on Chinese New Year as it signifies "sweeping away good luck"

Question 4

Chinese New Year is also known as the _____________________.

Accepted Answer

Spring Festival

Answer

Blessings Festival

Answer

Harvest Festival

Answer

Harmonious Festival

Question 5

Dumplings are customarily eaten during the Chinese New Year celebrations as they symbolise _______________.

Accepted Answer

wealth

Answer

harmony

Answer

longevity

Answer

luck

Question 6

What fruit receives special attention during Chinese New Year as it is seen as symbolising wealth and good fortune?

Accepted Answer

oranges

Answer

pears

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plums

Answer

apples

Question 7

How many days do Chinese New Year celebrations last for?

Accepted Answer

15 days

Answer

8 days

Answer

30 days

Answer

10 days

Question 8

Red packets are exchanges as gifts during Chinese New Year. What is traditionally contained in these red packets?

Accepted Answer

money

Answer

candy

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jewellery

Answer

letters and messages

Question 9

True or false: $\frac{1}{4}$ of the world's population celebrates Chinese New Year.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

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