Celebrations Around the World Flashcard

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What is the name of the Jewish New Year?

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Rosh Hashanah

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What do people typically do during the Lunar New Year?

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Decorate with red items, Eat special foods like dumplings, Give money in red envelopes.

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Nowruz, the Persian New Year, is celebrated during which season?

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Spring

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In which country is the Lunar New Year known as Tet?

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Vietnam

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What is a common tradition in the Western world to celebrate New Year’s Eve?

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Lighting fireworks

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What does the term "Nowruz" mean?

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New day

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The Jewish New Year begins at sunset and lasts two days.

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True

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During the Lunar New Year, people in many Asian cultures avoid wearing red because it is considered bad luck.

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False

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In Nowruz, people jump over fire to symbolize purification and renewal.

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True

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Western New Year celebrations always happen on January 1st.

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False