New Year's Traditions

What ancient festival did the Babylonians celebrate to mark the new year?

• Akitu

• Hogmanay

• Janus

• Cava

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Which tradition is associated with New Year's Eve in Times Square, New York City?

• Ball drop

• Fireworks

• Grape eating

• Bonfire ceremonies

In Spain, what is eaten at midnight for good luck during New Year's celebrations?

• 12 grapes

• Black-eyed peas

• Lentils

• Pork

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What is the practice of 'first-footing' associated with?

• Scotland's Hogmanay

• Denmark's New Year

• Ecuador's effigy burning

• Philippines' round fruits

In which country is molten tin cast into water to predict the future on New Year's Eve?

• Finland

• Brazil

• Greece

• Italy

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