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TRIVIA QUESTION: The ancient Chinese often served up special drinks to celebrate special events such as the dragon festival. How did they celebrate the start of a new year?

TRIVIA ANSWER: Chinese New Year is a time for families to come together. In ancient times, families celebrated by drinking "Tusu alcoholic drink." It was customary for the youngest member of the family to drink first, and then the next oldest, with the eldest member of the family drinking last.

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