CBBC's Lunar New Year Quizzes and Activities

Happy Lunar New Year and welcome to CBBC's page of celebrations! Test your knowledge with top Lunar New Year quizzes, find delicious recipes and even find out which zodiac animal you are.

Chinese Lunar New Year 2026: Which zodiac animal are you?

In Chinese tradition, each year is represented by one of 12 zodiac animals: The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, ram (or goat), monkey, rooster, dog and pig. In 2026 Chinese New Year begins on February 17th, this marks the change from Year of the Snake to Year of the Horse.
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Five Things Quiz: Chinese New Year

Lunar New Year will fall this year on the 17th of February. In Chinese culture, it's a time when people gather together with their families, decorate their homes with colourful lanterns, and celebrate the new year. But how much do you know about it?

How are you celebrating Lunar New Year?

Lunar New Year 2026 begins on Tuesday 17th February and we've got some big celebrations planned on Blue Peter, but we want to know how you guys are celebrating at home as well, let us know in the comments!
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