Ringing in the New Year with Red Underwear

What do people in the Philippines wear to symbolize wealth and prosperity during New Year's celebrations?

• Solid colors

• Polka dots

• Plaids

• Stripes

What do people in Denmark throw at their neighbors' doors to bring them good luck in the new year?

• Coins

• Plates

• Grapes

• Bread

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Why is pork sausage made from pig's hooves eaten on New Year's Day in Italy?

• To symbolize longevity

• To ward off evil spirits

• To signify abundance

• To bring good luck

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Why is eating chicken on New Year's considered bad luck in many countries?

• Because chickens are noisy

• Because chickens scratch backwards

• Because chickens are hard to catch

• Because chickens are considered sacred

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What do people in Spain eat as the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve to achieve good luck?

• Sauerkraut

• Fish

• Pork sausage

• 12 grapes

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How do people in Ireland ward off evil spirits at midnight on New Year's Eve?

• By throwing plates at their neighbors' doors

• By running around the block with suitcases

• By burning scarecrows

• By making sure the first visitor is a dark-haired man

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What do the people of Ecuador do to destroy bad luck from the last 12 months?

• Run around the block with suitcases

• Throw plates at their neighbors' doors

• Eat 12 grapes

• Burn scarecrows

What do the Scottish and English do to ward off bad luck in the new year?

• Throw plates at their neighbors' doors

• Burn scarecrows

• Eat pork and sauerkraut

• Make sure the first visitor is a dark-haired man

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What do people in the Philippines eat on New Year's Day to symbolize longevity and good health?

• Fish

• Sauerkraut

• Pork sausage

• Pancit

What do people in Italy do to let go of the past and embrace the coming year on New Year's Eve?

• Toss household items out of their windows

• Bake bread

• Eat 12 grapes

• Burn scarecrows