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What is Hong Bao?

red paper envelopes with money or sweets inside

When did the Nian come to the village?

On the first day of New Year

What colour is believed to have scared away the Nian?

red

Name five animals that make up the Chinese zodiac.

rat horse ox goat tiger monkey rabbit rooster dragon dog snake pig

What is Nian?

a mythical monster

Name three places that Chinese New Year is celebrated.

Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, China towns around the world

Why do Chinese people set off firecrackers?

to scare away evil spirits

Why are houses cleaned from top to bottom before the New Year?

to get rid of any bad luck from the old year and to make way for good luck

In China, what is the Chinese New Year also known as?

Spring Festival

How many days does the festival last?

15 days