What important activity happens on New Years Eve?

A Reunion Dinner for family members.

According to tradition, who do families visit on the first

day of the Chinese New Year?
The oldest members of the family.

Which fruit, which represents luck and prosperity, is

traditionally handed out for the Chinese New Year?
Mandarin Oranges. (Tangerines)

Which Festival concludes the celebration of the New Year?

The Lantern Festival.

The date of the Chinese New Year is based on which

Calender?
The Lunar Calender.

During the celebrations, what do Chinese people often paint

with birds, animals, flowers, zodiac signs and hang in temples?
Lanterns

Who is 'Nian'?
Nian was a beast who attacked villages once a year, on New
Years day. He was scared of the colour red, and loud noises
such as firecrackers which is why they are part of the
festivities.

This year (2011) is the year of the Rabbit. What was last year?
Tiger

Traditionally, red envelopes or red packets are passed out

during the Chinese New Year's celebrations, from married couples to unmarried juniors. What do they
contain?
Money
 How long do the celebrations last?
15 Days

What object used in New Year Celebrations, is typically made

of silk, paper, and bamboo?
A Dragon

What is the Chinese New Year also known as?

Spring Festival

Why might you feel old on the seventh day of the New Year?
The Seventh Day was known as "Everybodies Birthday" and
people were considered one year older on that date. In
traditional China, individual birthdays were not considered as
important as the New Year's date.

Why are Black and White clothes avoided at New Year?

They're the colours of Mourning and Funerals.

According to legend, how was the order of the 12 animals of the zodiac decided?
The animals would race across a river, the first to win headed the cycle.