How much do you know about Chinese New Year?

Ubercorn's back with some funky facts from the Go Jetters action packed Chinese New Year adventure! Can your child get top marks on these geographic questions?

What information do we collect from this quiz?

What is Chinese New Year?

Sometimes called the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, Chinese New Year is an annual celebration that marks the change in zodiac signs.

When is Chinese New Year celebrated?

It usually falls in January or February each year depending on the moon. In 2026, Lunar New Year begins on Tuesday 17 February and marks the Year of the Horse.

Quiz questions and answers for curious kids

Use these questions about Chinese New Year for a car journey game, a fun family quiz or just to test yourself about what you've learned.

What is another name for the Chinese New Year festival? Spring Festival.

Fireworks are set off all over the world at Chinese New Year. What are fireworks and firecrackers said to scare away? Bad luck.

According to legend, the monster Nian is said to be scared of what? Loud noises, fire and the colour red.

Why are fireworks and firecrackers only allowed in special areas of big cities in China? Too many of them add to air pollution.

What dance would feature in a Chinese New Year parade? Dragon dance.

The Go Jetters visit the Chinese New Year festival celebrations in Beijing, the capital of China. How many people live in China? Around one billion.

How does Kyan overcome his fears of doing something new? He faces his fears.

What food could you find at a Chinese New Year special dinner? Dumplings and spring rolls.

More Chinese New Year fun with CBeebies ✨

Discover more about Chinese and Lunar New Year from this beautiful animation made to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

Watch the story of Nian and learn why people wear red, light firecrackers and bang drums to celebrate Chinese New Year.

Join JoJo & Gran Gran for a special Gran Gran plan as they make their own Lunar New Year card.

Make a tasty Chinese tofu egg and prawns dish with this simple recipe.

Learn which zodiac animal you are with Blue Peter.

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