About the lunar new year activity wheel
Lunar New Year, celebrated across East and Southeast Asia, usually falls in late January or February. Spin for a festive tradition to try with family, friends or a class, from making dumplings to giving red envelopes and watching a lion dance.
Ways to use it
- Plan family celebrations.
- Classroom lessons about Lunar New Year traditions.
- Community event activity ideas.
What’s on this wheel (12)
- Make dumplings
- Give red envelopes
- Clean the house before the new year
- Watch a lion or dragon dance
- Hang red decorations
- Share a reunion dinner
- Learn about your zodiac animal
- Make paper lanterns
- Visit family
- Write a wish for the new year
- Eat tangerines for luck
- Wear something red
Frequently asked questions
When is Lunar New Year?
It follows the lunisolar calendar, so the date changes every year, usually between late January and mid-February.
Why is the house cleaned before the new year?
Cleaning sweeps away the old year’s bad luck. Many families avoid sweeping on New Year’s Day itself so good luck isn’t swept away.
Is the wheel really random?
Yes. The winner is chosen by your browser’s random number generator before the wheel starts turning, and every slice has the same chance.
Can I save or share my wheel?
Click "Save" to keep the wheel in My wheels in this browser, or "Share wheel" to copy a link that opens your exact list on any device.