New Years Around the World

In what city is there a celebration in Times Square?

• New York City, New York

• Pasadena, California

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Which of the following will you see on New Years Eve celebrations? Check all that apply.

• Party hats

• Noise makers

• Fun glasses

• Fireworks

Which ancient culture believed in the god Janus?

• Greek

• Roman

• Egyptian

What country will you find people celebrating the water festival?

• Thailand

• North America

• Sweden

In what country do people break old dishes on doorsteps?

• Greece

• Denmark

• The Philippines

In what region do they believe wearing yellow underwear will bring you good luck?

• Europe

• Central/South America

• Southeast Asia

On whose statue do people pour water?

• Santa Clause

• George Washington

• Buddha

True or False:

Every culture celebrates New Years on January 1

• True

• False

Cultures mainly follow two calendars. The solar calendar, and what other calendar?

• Lunar

• Mooner

• Sooner

• Druner

Read below. What do you think is the Main Idea of the text you read?

• News Years at Times Square is amazing.

• Celebrating New Years is fun.

• People around the world celebrate New Years in different ways.

• People who don't celebrate New Years are boring.