New Year Celebrations Around the World

What does the passage mainly discuss?

• a. Different New Year's customs around the world

• b. How New Year's Eve is celebrated

• c. Religious New Year celebrations

• d. Good luck traditions on New Year's

In the passage, what does the word "customs" mean?

• a. Accepted ways of dressed

• b. Special party foods

• c. Accepted practices in a culture

• d. Holiday gifts

According to the passage, what do people in Denmark do to celebrate New Year's Eve?

• a. Eat twelve grapes

• b. Throw dishes at their friends' homes

• c. Shoot off fireworks

• d. Splash into frigid waters

The passage states that the Islamic New Year celebration focuses more on _______ than parties.

• a. gift giving

• b. personal reflection

• c. visiting family

• d. making resolutions

Based on the passage, a shofar is ________.

• a. A ram's horn blown like a trumpet

• b. A Jewish prayer

• c. A type of boat

• d. A Chinese parade dragon

The passage indicates that the Rose Parade takes place _______.

• a. In China

• b. In Scotland

• c. In Pasadena, California

• d. In New York City

According to the passage, how many grapes do people in Peru eat at midnight?

• a. 12

• b. 1

• c. 13

• d. 5

The author uses holidays from different cultures mainly to _______.

• a. Explain different calendar systems

• b. Compare ways of making resolutions

• c. Show the variety of New Year celebrations

• d. List important winter holidays

Where is the most popular New Year's Eve celebration in New York City?

• The Empire State Building

• Times Square

• Ground Zero

• Macy's

Based on information in the passage, which is NOT something people do to celebrate New Year's in the United States?

• a. Watch a crystal ball drop at midnight

• b. Splash into freezing waters

• c. Sing "Auld Lang Syne"

• d. Attend parades