New Year Celebrations Around the World

What is a common way for the Spanish to celebrate New Year's Eve?

• Eating twelve grapes

• Dancing in the streets

• Lighting fireworks

• Wearing traditional costumes

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What do the Japanese traditionally eat before midnight on New Year's Eve?

• Tempura

• Soba noodles

• Rice cakes

• Sushi rolls

In the Philippines, what type of fruit is traditionally served to celebrate the New Year?

• Citrus fruits

• Tropical fruits

• Berries

• Twelve round fruits

What does the round fruit symbolize in Filipino New Year celebrations?

• Love and friendship

• Success and achievement

• Health and happiness

• Wealth and prosperity

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What is the traditional New Year's Eve custom in Greece?

• Lighting candles

• Making a wish at midnight

• Baking a special cake

• Hanging an onion on the front door

What do the Danish do at midnight on New Year's Eve?

• Leap off a chair

• Exchange gifts

• Sing traditional songs

• Dance around a fire

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What is the famous New Year's Eve event that takes place in Times Square, New York?

• The Ball Drop

• The Fireworks Show

• The Midnight Parade

• The Countdown Celebration

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What unique tradition did people in Finland have for New Year's Eve?

• Lighting lanterns

• Dressing as animals

• Throwing old furniture out the window

• Melting tin to predict fortune

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What do people in Johannesburg, South Africa, do to start the New Year?

• Throw old furniture out the window

• Dance in the streets

• Light fireworks

• Make resolutions

In Romania, what do people traditionally dress up as on New Year's Eve?

• Dragons

• Birds

• Wolves

• Bears