New Year's Traditions and Celebrations

The video discusses New Year's Eve traditions in America, Great Britain, and Scotland. In America and Great Britain, people attend parties and sing 'Auld Lang Syne' at midnight. In London, people gather at Trafalgar Square, while in New York City, they celebrate at Times Square. Unique American traditions include throwing old calendars out of windows. In Scotland, New Year's Eve, known as Hogmanay, is celebrated with street parties, concerts, and fireworks. The video also covers the tradition of making New Year's resolutions, which are promises to change habits in the new year.

What is traditionally sung at midnight on New Year's Eve in America and Great Britain?

• Silent Night

• Jingle Bells

• Auld Lang Syne

• Happy Birthday

Where do people in London gather to celebrate New Year's Eve?

• Piccadilly Circus

• Trafalgar Square

• Hyde Park

• Buckingham Palace

What unique tradition do some American office workers participate in on New Year's Eve?

• Wearing costumes to work

• Throwing old calendars out of windows

• Singing carols in the office

• Exchanging gifts with colleagues

What is New Year's Eve called in Scotland?

• Burns Night

• Hogmanay

• Guy Fawkes Night

• St. Andrew's Day

Which city is known for its street celebrations and fireworks during Hogmanay?

• Glasgow

• Edinburgh

• Aberdeen

• Inverness

What are New Year's Resolutions?

• Promises to change habits in the new year

• Plans for summer vacations

• Lists of gifts to buy

• Recipes for holiday meals

Which of the following is a common New Year's Resolution?

• Travel to a new country every month

• Clean my room regularly

• Learn a new language every week

• Buy a new car