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- 3. The group of people related by blood or marriage, with whom Samira celebrates Eid.
- 4. The animal that is not on the lunar new year calendar because according to stories, he/she cheated
- 8. People set these off to start the mark of the Chinese New year, symbolizing letting go of the past and welcoming the new year with good fortune
- 9. An important part of Chinese culture, where family shares cultural stories.
- 10. A traditional performance featuring a dragon costume and dancers, symbolizing good luck and fortune.
- 13. The kind of number that is considered lucky in Chinese culture. Not odd.
- 14. The annual animal cycle (e.g., year of the Tiger, Dragon).
- 15. Items given as presents during the celebration.
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- 1. The customs and traditions that make up a group of people
- 2. The Islamic holy month of fasting, preceding Eid al-Fitr.
- 5. The practice of abstaining from food and drink, a key part of Ramadan.
- 6. A place of Muslim worship, where the story's characters go to pray.
- 7. The name of the character (monster) from the Chinese New Year story that means "year"
- 11. A popular dish, often eaten during the New Year celebrations. Tradition has someone hide coin in one as a symbol of luck.
- 12. A city in Saudi Arabia that is considered "the holy city"