Chinese New Year Crossword Puzzle

About the Chinese New Year Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers Chinese New Year traditions, from family reunions and red envelopes to lanterns, firecrackers, and zodiac animals. Look for festive foods such as dumplings and sticky rice, along with customs like visiting temples and honoring ancestors. It is a good fit for students learning about the holiday, families celebrating it, and anyone interested in Chinese culture and seasonal traditions.

This crossword draws on 46 clues about Chinese New Year. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

• •Forebears honored with offerings (9 letters)
• •Eleventh animal in the twelve-year cycle (3 letters)
• •Elaborate celebratory meal (5 letters)
• •Precious yellow metal symbolizing wealth (4 letters)
• •Colorful hanging light often carried in a procession (7 letters)
• •Chewy glutinous treat associated with rising fortunes (7 letters)
• •Condition of having wealth and success (10 letters)
• •Chewy festive sweet made from pounded grains (8 letters)

Teaching this topic or planning a party? Make your own crossword with your own words and clues.