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.
Find your birth year to discover your zodiac animal
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.
How much do you know about Lunar and Chinese New Year?
Take the quiz!
Take the quiz!
5 Things Quiz: Chinese New Year
Lunar New Year will fall on the 17th of February this year. 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?
Makes and bakes to do at home!
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!
Read all about Lunar New Year
Read all about Lunar New Year
Everything you need to know about Lunar New Year 2026
2026 is the Year of the Horse! Discover lots of things about Lunar New Year in our handy guide below.