Chinese New Year

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  1. 2. Colourful lights that are hung in streets and temples during celebrations.
  2. 3. A lucky Chinese character often hung upside down to show that good fortune is coming.
  3. 4. What do children usually receive inside red envelopes during Chinese New Year?
  4. 6. A legendary monster that is scared of loud sounds and the colour red.
  5. 7. A powerful mythical animal in Chinese culture that symbolises strength and wisdom.
  6. 9. The season when Chinese New Year begins.
  7. 11. How many animals are there in the Chinese zodiac?
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  1. 1. The zodiac animal for the year 2026.
  2. 2. Type of calendar used to decide the date of Chinese New Year.
  3. 5. A fruit commonly eaten at Chinese New Year that represents wealth and good luck.
  4. 8. A colour believed to bring good luck and keep away bad spirits.
  5. 10. The first animal in the Chinese zodiac cycle.