Chinese New Year

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  1. 2. 2023 is the Year of the ________.
  2. 8. The shape of this food looks like a Chinese tael (ancient Chinese money) and consists of meat fillings.
  3. 9. All _______ is done before the celebration to get rid of bad luck from the previous year.
  4. 10. The number of animals in the Chinese zodiac.
  5. 12. This colour symbolises fire and Chinese believe it drives away bad luck.
  6. 13. How many days do Chinese New Year celebrations last?
  7. 15. On the ________ day of the Chinese New Year, everyone turns one year older. Chinese believe all human beings were created on this day.
  8. 16. Presents of money given in red envelopes (in Mandarin).
  9. 17. The first animal in the Chinese Zodiac.
  10. 18. Wearing new ______ signifies a new year.
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  1. 1. Chinese New Year is also known as the ____ Festival.
  2. 3. The Chinese have celebrated the New Year for _______ of years.
  3. 4. On Chinese New Year Eve, families gather together to have ________ dinner.
  4. 5. During Chinese New Year, family and friends _______ one another's homes.
  5. 6. The ________ Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations.
  6. 7. Not allowed on New Year's Day as it would get rid of good fortune.
  7. 11. Chinese New Year is based on the dates of the _____ calendar.
  8. 13. Gong Xi Fa Cai means May You Have Good _________.
  9. 14. Chinese eat this seafood during Chinese New Year to symbolise having 'surplus'.