Round 1
Red and firecrackers
Four questions on the colour red and the legend of the Nian.
- Pick answer
- Put in order
Lunar New Year: Symbols and their Meanings
An English template on the symbols of Lunar New Year: five scored questions on the colour red, firecrackers, the Nian legend and red envelopes, plus a poll and an open Q&A. Suits any group; other questions in the template were left off this page.
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The rounds
Round 2
Red envelopes and your pick
One question on red envelopes, then a poll and an open Q&A.
- Pick answer
- Poll
- Q&A
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Round 1: Red and firecrackers4 questions
Question 1 路 Pick answer
What is the most auspicious colour during Lunar New Year?
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Answer:
Red
Fun fact: Red is auspicious partly because its sound is close to the word for prosperous, and traditionally it is believed to scare away evil spirits.
Question 2 路 Pick answer
What is the primary purpose of using firecrackers during Lunar New Year?
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Answer:
To scare away evil spirits and bad luck
Fun fact: The Chinese word for firecracker, baozhu, means exploding bamboo: heated bamboo that burst with a bang was used as early as 200 BCE.
Question 3 路 Pick answer
Which mythical creature is associated with the origin of firecrackers in Lunar New Year legends?
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Answer:
The Nian
Fun fact: The Nian legend is not found in ancient texts; Wikipedia notes the earliest written descriptions of it as a creature date from the early 20th century.
Question 4 路 Put in order
Sequence the legend of firecrackers and the Nian creature.
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Answer:
- The Nian terrorized the village every New Year.
- Villagers discovered loud noises scared the Nian
- Firecrackers were used to keep the Nian away
Fun fact: In one version of the story, the beast is finally captured by the Taoist monk Hongjun Laozu and becomes his mount.
Round 2: Red envelopes and your pick3 questions
Question 5 路 Pick answer
Who traditionally receives red envelopes during Lunar New Year?
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Answer:
Children and younger relatives
Fun fact: Red envelopes are not only for children: bosses give them to staff, and lion dance performers and teachers can receive them too. Amounts traditionally end in an even digit, avoiding four.
Question 6 路 Poll 路 no right answer
Which symbol do you find most interesting?
Question 7 路 Q&A 路 no right answer
Do you have any other questions regarding the symbols of Lunar New Year?
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