Matching – Chinese New Year

Match the clue to the correct answer.

1. “Happy New Year!” in Chinese 2. Packets with money given as gifts A. Bamboo 3. Emperors believed to have started New Year celebrations B. Chinese zodiac 4. Customs or beliefs passed down from C. Couplets generation to generation D. Dragon Dance 5. This lucky food is for abundance E. Dumplings 6. Lucky plant to attract what you need more F. Yao and Shun of in life G. Festival 7. This lucky pasta is for longevity H. Firecrackers 8. Dog, dragon, goat, horse, monkey, ox, pig, rabbit, rat, rooster, snake, tiger, etc. I. Fish 9. Performance in a feline costume for J. Gung Hei Fat good luck Choy 10. A time of celebration K. Incense 11. Banners that express positive thoughts L. Jade 12. This lucky food is for wealth M. Lantern Festival 13. Tasty treat that looks like a celestial being N. Lion Dance 14. The more people that perform this dance O. Moon cake brings more luck to the community P. Noodles 15. Lit while praying in the temple Q. Red envelopes 16. The last day of Chinese New Year R. Tradition 17. Lit to ward off evil spirits 18. A stone synonymous with prosperity

1. “Happy New Year!” in Chinese J. Gung Hei Fat Choy 2. Packets with money given as gifts Q. Red envelopes 3. Emperors believed to have started New F. Yao and Shun Year celebrations 4. Customs or beliefs passed down from R. Tradition generation to generation 5. This lucky food is for abundance I. Fish 6. Lucky plant to attract what you need more A. Bamboo of in life 7. This lucky pasta is for longevity P. Noodles 8. Dog, dragon, goat, horse, monkey, ox, B. Chinese zodiac pig, rabbit, rat, rooster, snake, tiger, etc. 9. Performance in a feline costume for N. Lion Dance good luck 10. A time of celebration G. Festival 11. Banners that express positive thoughts C. Couplets 12. This lucky food is for wealth E. Dumplings 13. Tasty treat that looks like a celestial being O. Moon cake 14. The more people that perform this dance D. Dragon Dance brings more luck to the community 15. Lit while praying in the temple K. Incense 16. The last day of Chinese New Year M. Lantern Festival 17. Lit to ward off evil spirits H. Firecrackers 18. A stone synonymous with prosperity L. Jade