All correct answers will be put into a drawing on Valentine's Day. One lucky winner will win that basketball. All others will just have fun trying. The Chinese are way ahead of us, celebrating the year 4,698, the Year of the Dragon. Chinese New Year is on Feb. 5 this year.
Produce plays a big role in their celebrations.
Oranges given as gifts represent success in the New Year. Tangerines with stems and leaves attached represent success and happiness in the New Year. Green Onions symbolize cleverness. Bringing lettuce home represents bringing more money home in the New Year. Red apples are a common gift.