New Year's Eve Traditions Quiz

What do people in Spain eat at midnight on New Year’s Eve for good luck?

• Grapes

• Apples

• Oranges

• Cherries

In the United States, what is the famous tradition in Times Square at midnight?

• Fireworks

• Dropping a giant ball

• Blowing horns

• Dancing in the streets

Which country smashes plates against doors as a New Year’s tradition?

• Germany

• Denmark

• Sweden

• Netherlands

What color of underwear do people in Brazil wear on New Year’s Eve for good luck?

• Red

• Yellow

• Green

In Japan, what food is traditionally eaten on New Year’s Eve for a long life?

• Sushi

• Soba noodles

• Rice cakes

• Dumplings

In Italy, people eat lentils on New Year’s Eve. What do the lentils symbolize?

• A. Health

• B. Love

• C. Wealth

• D. Happiness

What do people in Scotland call New Year’s Eve?

• Hogmanay

• First Night

• Year End Festival

• Midnight Fest

In Ecuador, what do people burn to get rid of bad luck from the past year?

• Old clothes

• Stuffed dummies

• Paper wishes

What is a common tradition in many countries to bring good luck at midnight?

• Wearing hats

• Eating sweets

• Kissing someone

• Lighting candles

In the Philippines, what shape is considered lucky on New Year’s Eve?

• Square

• Circle

• Star

• Triangle