Global New Year's Eve traditions, snacks and superstitions

Global New Year's Eve traditions, snacks and superstitions

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World Languages, Social Studies, Other

6th - 7th Grade

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The video explores various New Year traditions from around the world, focusing on unique customs involving food and drink. In Spain, people eat grapes at midnight, while in Switzerland, whipped cream is enjoyed. Chileans opt for lentils, and the Dutch share sugary doughnuts. In Russia, wishes are written, burned, and consumed with champagne. Japan's tradition involves buckwheat noodles for longevity, and in Greece, finding a coin in bread promises good luck. The video concludes with a message of global unity and celebration.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Spain, what is the significance of eating grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve?

To symbolize each month of the year

To represent wealth and prosperity

To bring good luck for the next year

To honor the harvest season

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the unique aspect of Switzerland's New Year's tradition involving whipped cream?

It is served with fruit

It is spilled on the floor

It is shared with family

It is eaten with chocolate

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which food is traditionally eaten in Chile at midnight on New Year's Eve for health?

Lentils

Sugary doughnuts

Grapes

Buckwheat noodles

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Russia, what is done with the ashes of burnt wishes during New Year's celebrations?

They are thrown into the sea

They are mixed into a drink

They are buried in the garden

They are kept in a jar

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does finding a coin in Greek New Year's bread signify?

A year of good luck

A year of happiness

A year of health

A year of wealth

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