New Year and Christmas around the world

Which country is the first to celebrate New Year's Eve?

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Where does Santa Clause live?

• South Pole
• Lapland
• North Pole
• New York

At what time of year is Chinese New Year celebrated?

• Between March 1 and March 31
• Between January 21 and February 20
• Between July 1 and July 31
• Between December 1 and December 31

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Who is Snow Maiden to Father Frost?

• Snow Maiden is the sister of Father Frost.
• Snow Maiden is the granddaughter of Father Frost.

• Snow Maiden is a friend of Father Frost.
• Snow Maiden is the daughter of Father Frost.

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New Year's Eve in Scotland is better known by what name?

• New Year's Day
• Burns Night
• St. Andrew's Day
• Hogmanay

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Draw a Christmas Tree

How many rays does the snowflake have?

• 4
• 8
• 10
• 6

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In which country is it good luck to smash plates against someone's door on New Year's Day?

• Denmark

• Spain
• Italy
• Turkey

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What unique gift was given on New Year's Eve in Persia?

• Silk garments
• Perfumed oils
• Gold coins
• Eggs

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What do Spaniards traditionally eat on New Year's Eve?

• Twelve grapes
• Twelve bananas
• Twelve apples
• Twelve oranges

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