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New Year Celebrations around the world

New Year Celebrations around the world

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English

University

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Hard

CCSS
RI.11-12.5, RL.1.10, RI.11-12.7

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Do you celebrate New Year?

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yes

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no

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What is the name of the famous ball drop event in New York City on New Year's Eve?

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Big Apple Countdown

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New Year's Rockin' Eve

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Times Square Ball Drop

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None of the above

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Multiple Choice

In which country do people burn scarecrows to symbolically let go of the old year?

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Brazil

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Ecuador

3

China

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Colombia

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Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the "First Footing" tradition in Scotland on New Year's Eve?

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to exchange gifts with neighbours

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to bring good luck for the coming year

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to perform traditional dances

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to light fireworks

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Multiple Choice

Among the following, which country is the first to celebrate New Year's Eve due to its location near the International Date Line?

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China

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New Zealand

3

Australia

4

South Korea

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Multiple Choice

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    In Brazil, New Year's Eve is celebrated on the beach. Which color do people traditionally wear during celebrations?

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black

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white

3

red

4

gold

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What food is traditionally eaten in the southern United States on New Year's Day for good luck?

1

black-eyed peas

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corn

3

apple pie

4

fried chicken

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Multiple Choice

What is the traditional New Year's Eve song?

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Deck the Halls

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Jingle Bells

3

Auld Lang Syne

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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!

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    In Scotland, what is the first visitor to your house after midnight on New Year’s Eve called?

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the first-footer

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the good-lucker

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the door-stepper

4

the midnight guest

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What is the name of the New Year's Eve celebration in Scotland?

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Hogmanay

2

Bastille Day

3

Oktoberfest

4

St. Patrick's Day

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  • In which country do people traditionally eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve?

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Mexico

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Spain

3

Italy

4

Brasil

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What country celebrates New Year’s Eve by smashing plates on their friends' doors?What color underwear is traditionally worn for good luck in Brazil on New Year's Eve?

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Denmark

2

Italy

3

Germany

4

Greece

Do you celebrate New Year?

1

yes

2

no

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