PYP2 NYE Celebrations

Which two countries celebrate New Year's Eve on December 31st every year?

• China

• Spain

• Scotland

• Israel (Jewish People)

The shofar is...

• a ram's horn that is blown at Rosh Hashanah

• a type of Scottish shortbread

• a special candle for Jewish celebrations

• the Spanish word for 'new year's eve'

It is common to give children money in ___ envelopes at Chinese New Year. (hint: it is a colour)

Why do Jewish people eat sweet foods at New Year? (such as apples dipped in honey)

Which animal often appears in Chinese New Year celebrations?

• panda

• tiger

• dragon

• monkey

Auld lang syne is...

• A Jewish tradition.

• A special food only eaten on New Year's Eve

• A type of horn

• A Scottish song sung by people all over the world on New Year's Eve

If you manage to eat all 12 grapes on New Year's Eve what will happen to you?

A first footing is...

• When you go first in the Scottish dance.

• The first people to cross your door after midnight on New Year's Eve.

• The person at the front of the dragon costume.

• A Jewish game.

The Spanish custom of eating 12 grapes at midnight started because...

• Jesus turned 12 grapes into a feast

• A miracle happened in a cave involving 12 grapes

• Spanish grape farmers had too many grapes and invented the tradition to sell their fruit.

• The king wanted the people of Spain to eat more fruit.

The Chinese New Year lasts for 15 days because...

• They love to party!

• That is how long it takes for a new moon to become a full moon.

• 15 is a lucky number in China.

• That was how long the first ever New Year's Eve party lasted.