Chinese New Year Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 2. The lucky color used for lanterns and envelopes
  2. 5. People you eat with on New Year’s Eve for a special dinner
  3. 6. Loud lights and sounds to scare away bad luck
  4. 7. The color that stands for wealth and good fortune
  5. 10. A red envelope with money for children
  6. 11. A long creature used in traditional dances
  7. 12. An animal costume used in dances to bring luck
  8. 13. Doing fun activities and wishing people Happy New Year
Down
  1. 1. A bright decoration hung to celebrate CNY
  2. 3. Food eaten during CNY that represents wealth
  3. 4. Sweeping the house before New Year to remove bad luck
  4. 8. Decorations that hang from lanterns
  5. 9. The season when Chinese New Year begins
  6. 10. The 2026 zodiac animal for strength and energy