Lunar New Year

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  1. 3. Gift containing money, symbolizing good luck.
  2. 7. Sweet glutinous rice balls.
  3. 9. The last day of the lunar year.
  4. 12. Seeds Often used in cooking and symbolizing fertility.
  5. 13. The twelve animal signs that rotate yearly.
  6. 15. A traditional performance featuring a large, colorful mythical creature (2 words).
  7. 16. The primary color used in decorations to symbolize joy and luck.
  8. 18. A common wish for the coming year.
  9. 20. A citrus fruit often used as a decoration and snack.
  10. 21. Explosive items used to celebrate and ward off evil spirits.
  11. 23. New Year paintings.
  12. 25. Flowers symbolizing resilience and renewal.
  13. 27. A meal that brings families together on New Year's Eve.
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  1. 1. A type of rice cake eaten during the festival.
  2. 2. The act of marking the event with festivities.
  3. 4. Traditional decorations often seen during the festival.
  4. 5. Leaves Used in various decorations and dishes.
  5. 6. Relatives who are remembered during the festival.
  6. 7. A raw fish salad symbolizing abundance and prosperity.
  7. 8. Customs passed down through generations.
  8. 10. Chinese dumplings, especially popular in northern China.
  9. 11. Pairs of poetic lines written on red paper.
  10. 14. Gold ones representing wealth and prosperity.
  11. 17. Wishes of happiness and good fortune.
  12. 19. A popular dish often served during Lunar New Year.
  13. 21. Character The Chinese character for "luck" often displayed upside down.
  14. 22. Fluffy dried meat often eaten as a snack.
  15. 24. Another word for favorable or promising.
  16. 26. Fruits symbolizing good luck and wealth.