Across
- 1. New Year The most important traditional festival in China, marking the start of the lunar calendar.
- 2. Envelopes Gifts of money given in red packets during Chinese New Year and other celebrations.
- 6. A North American holiday expressing gratitude, traditionally celebrated with a turkey dinner.
- 8. Mountains A traditional activity during the Double Ninth Festival.
- 10. Eve The night before Christmas Day, often marked by family gatherings and festive meals.
- 12. A round pastry filled with sweet paste, symbolizing reunion during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
- 13. A Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, often involving eggs and bunnies.
- 14. food eaten during Chinese New Year, symbolizing wealth.
- 15. Boat Festival A holiday featuring boat races and sticky rice dumplings to honor the poet Qu Yuan.
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- 1. A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, often associated with gift-giving.
- 3. Boat Racing A traditional water sport held during the Dragon Boat Festival.
- 4. Festival A day for visiting graves and honoring ancestors by cleaning tombs and offering food.
- 5. Loud explosives used during Chinese festivals to scare away evil spirits.
- 6. Sweeping A ritual of cleaning graves and paying respect during the Qingming Festival.
- 7. Ninth Festival A day to respect the elderly, often involving hiking and enjoying chrysanthemum flowers.
- 9. Festival Celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month with glowing decorations and riddles.
- 11. Festival A celebration of the full moon and family reunion, often marked by eating mooncakes.
