Lunar New Year

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  1. 3. 2024 is the year of the ________.
  2. 4. To welcome the New year and ward off evil, people will set off ________.
  3. 5. What is given out to children and unmarried adults to symbolize prosperity?
  4. 6. Lighting ________ is a symbol of good fortune.
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  1. 1. In 1912, China began to recognize the start of the year as January 1. " _____ ______ " then became a common name for the holiday..
  2. 2. Even though people of many countries celebrate it, the Lunar New Year is most commonly called "_______ New Year" in the U.S.
  3. 4. Nian the dragon was afraid of the color red, loud noises, and ______.
  4. 7. If you were born in 1987, your zodiac sign is ______.