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WorksheetsNew Year Celebrations
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins
This country has bonfires on New Years
Finland
Spain
Denmark
Scotland
In this country the people wear circles on New Years to bring them good luck.
Spain
South Africa
Philippines
Denmark
In what country does each grape represent one month of happiness?
Canada
Spain
Greece
The tradition of eating black eyed peas on New Years Day is believed to do what?
Bring prosperity for the new year.
Return loved ones from war.
Bring a year of peace into a household
New Year’s was always celebrated on January 1.
True
False
4. What do people make at New Year?
Cakes
A special dinner
Resolutions and changes
Friends
What do people think will happen after they throw water out of their windows?
They will get rid of the bad luck from the previous year
They will water their plants
They will wash their cars
They will share water with their neighbors
How are Chinese and Jewish New Years celebrations the same?
They include eating 12 pieces of fruit for good luck.
They both wear new yellow underwear to bring riches
They are celebrated in Late March and early April when it is hot out
They are based on the cycles of the moon and a 365 day calendar.
What is the main idea of the book?
January 1 is the first day of the year around the world.
Everyone should celebrate New Years Day
There are different ways to celebrate New Years.
Avocados are terrible no matter where you live.
Why do cities set off fireworks at night instead of during the day?
They are too scary during the day
They are too bright during the day
They are too loud during the day
They are too hard to see during the day
What is another word for festivals?
figures
celebrations
traditions
customs
Which of the following is a Rosh Hashanah tradition?
lighting the menorah
setting off fireworks
blowing the shofar
eating 12 grapes
