Question 1

When is the Lunar New Year celebrated?

Accepted Answer

The Lunar New Year is celebrated on a different date each year, according to the lunar calendar. It usually falls between mid-January and mid-February, depending on the year. The most common dates are between January 21st to February 20th.

Question 2

Which cultures celebrate the Lunar New Year?

Accepted Answer

The Lunar New Year is celebrated in many cultures, particularly in East and Southeast Asia. The most well-known celebrations take place in China, Vietnam, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.

Question 3

What are some of the traditional activities associated with the Lunar New Year?

Accepted Answer

Some traditional activities associated with the Lunar New Year include cleaning the house to sweep away bad luck, decorating with red lanterns and banners, giving red envelopes filled with money as gifts, and eating special foods such as dumplings, noodles, and sticky rice cakes.

Question 4

What is the significance of the color red in the Lunar New Year celebrations?

Accepted Answer

The color red is considered to be very auspicious in the Lunar New Year celebrations. It is believed to bring good luck, prosperity and ward off evil spirits. Red lanterns and banners are hung, people wear red clothes and give red envelopes filled with money as gifts.

Question 5

What is the Zodiac animal associated with the Lunar New Year?

Accepted Answer

Each year of the Lunar New Year is associated with one of 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. They are the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. The zodiac animal is believed to influence the personality and fortunes of people born in that year.

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