Chinese New Year 2026 Quiz

This is a fully editable, 36-question quiz on the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) which lasts for 15 days culminating in the Lantern Festival. The quiz is presented by two Chinese children.

This is a fun way to reinforce and consolidate the pupils' knowledge and understanding of the Chinese New Year. The resource contains links to the animated legends of how the Chinese came to have their calendar, New Year's Eve street firework displays, the Lion and Dragon Dance. the Festival of Lanterns and the story of Nian.

The quiz contains questions about:

The reunion meal
Chinese New Year decorations
Fireworks
Customs
Symbols
Preparations
Red envelopes
New Year's Eve
Street Celebrations - the Lion and Dragon Dance
The Lantern Festival

The quiz is appropriate for pupils of all ages and will contribute to the pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural learning (SMSC). It will help to actively promote the British Values of mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.

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