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New Year Traditions in the UK
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100

In this country, people eat 12 grapes at midnight for good luck

Spain

100

In Scotland, the first person to enter a home after midnight is believed to bring luck. What is this tradition called?

First-footing

100

What is the most popular place to watch firework displays in London?

River Thames

200

People throw old things out the window

Italy

200

What are the traditional gifts during First-footing?

Coal, food, coins

200

In many cities like London and Edingurgh, there are ____________ displays

firework

300

People eat long noodles. (*Long noodles mean long life)

China

300

What do people in the UK do on the first day of the New Year?

Go swimming
300

People make New Year's ____________ to try to make positive changes to their lives

resolutions

400

People write a wish on paper and burn paper at midnight

Russia

400

What do people in the UK do just after midnight?

Sing a song about old friends

400

What are the New Year celebrations called in Scotland?

Hogmanay

500

People jump from chairs at midnight

Denmark

500

What is the famous clock tower in London?

Big Ben

500

What do British people usually put on top of a Christmas tree?

Star or Angel

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