Chinese New year

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Across
  1. 4. Explosive displays used to celebrate at midnight.
  2. 5. Animal year example: 2024 was the Year of the _____.
  3. 9. Money gift given in a lucky packet.
  4. 10. Mythical beast scared away by loud noises and red decorations.LANTERN Decorative item hung during the festival, often red and glowing.
  5. 11. The 12-year animal cycle
  6. 13. Season when Chinese New Year takes place.
  7. 14. Calendar system based on the moon
Down
  1. 1. One of the zodiac animals that represents power and strength.
  2. 2. Main dinner gathering on New Year's Eve.
  3. 3. Traditional dance performed with a long costume and many performers.
  4. 6. Sweet rice cake eaten for prosperity
  5. 7. Another name for Chinese New Year.
  6. 8. Color believed to bring luck and scare away evil spirits.
  7. 12. Traditional food shaped like ancient gold ingots