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Guess 30+ Lunar New Year words in this festive holiday hangman game — from red envelopes and lion dances to zodiac animals, dumplings, and nian gao. Perfect for classrooms and families celebrating the Spring Festival.
| Red | The colour worn and hung everywhere for luck during the festival |
| Nian | Mythical beast frightened off by the colour red and loud noises |
| Couplet | Pair of lucky phrases pasted either side of the front door |
| Fai Chun | Red banner of good wishes hung above a doorway |
| Hongbao | Mandarin name for the red money envelope |
| Nian Gao | Sticky rice cake whose name sounds like a higher year |
| Dumpling | Folded parcel of dough eaten in the north as a symbol of wealth |
| Lion Dance | Two performers inside one costume dancing to drums for luck |
| Tangerine | Citrus fruit given in pairs as a symbol of good fortune |
| Whole Fish | Dish served head and tail intact because its name sounds like surplus |
| Lucky Money | The cash gift tucked inside the red envelope |
| New Clothes | Fresh outfit bought to start the year off well |
| Red Lantern | Glowing paper decoration hung up for luck and happiness |
| Temple Fair | Outdoor market and performance held during the holiday |
| Dragon Dance | Long cloth dragon carried through the street on poles |
| Fifteen Days | How long the whole Spring Festival period lasts |
| Firecracker | Small explosive set off to frighten away bad luck |
| Gong Xi Fa Cai | Mandarin greeting that wishes you wealth and prosperity |
| Red Envelope | Packet of lucky money handed to children and younger relatives |
| Spring Rolls | Golden fried rolls said to resemble bars of gold |
| Year of the Ox | Zodiac year associated with patience and hard work |
| Lunar New Year | Festival marking the first new moon of the lunar calendar |
| Paper Cutting | Intricate red decoration pasted onto windows |
| Reunion Dinner | Family feast eaten together on new year's eve |
| Zodiac Animals | The twelve creatures that give their names to the years in turn |
| Chinese New Year | Common English name for the fifteen day spring festival |
| Kung Hei Fat Choi | Cantonese greeting used to wish a prosperous new year |
| Spring Cleaning | Sweeping the house before the holiday to clear out bad luck |
| Spring Festival | The Chinese name for the Lunar New Year holiday |
| Year of the Horse | The lunar year that began in February 2026 |
| Year of the Tiger | Zodiac year associated with bravery and confidence |
| Lantern Festival | Celebration of lights that closes the new year period |
| Year of the Dragon | The most sought after zodiac year to be born in |
| Year of the Rabbit | Zodiac year associated with calm and gentleness |
| Ancestor Offering | Food and incense presented to family who have passed on |
| Longevity Noodles | Single long noodle eaten uncut in the hope of a long life |
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