Europe
Southeast Asia
North America
Central & South America
100

In Greece, what is hidden inside the special cake?

A coin.

100

In the Philippines, what pattern do people wear on their clothes?

Polka dots.

100

How many people come together in New York City to count down the seconds?

Around a million people.

100

In Mexico, how many grapes do people eat at midnight?

Twelve grapes.

200

In Denmark, what do families smash at friends’ doors?

Old and broken plates.

200

In Thailand, what is the water festival called?

Songkran

200

What do people in New York City set off to celebrate the New Year?

fireworks

200

In Brazil, what color of clothes do people wear on New Year's Day?

People wear new brand-new yellow clothes.

300

In Scotland, who is the first visitor after midnight?

A man with dark hair

300

When do people in Southeast Asia celebrate the New Year?

Late March or mid-April

300

In Pennsylvania, what do thousands of people wear for a special parade?

Fancy costumes.

300

What are "Año Viejo" dolls?

Big dolls that look like people.

400

What three things does the visitor bring in Scotland?

Coal, bread, and a drink.

400

What do people in the Philippines eat on New Year's Day?

They eat twelve different types of round fruits.

400

What special games are played in the United States on New Year’s Day?

Football games.

400

Why do people in Brazil wear yellow clothes?

Because yellow is the color of gold.

500

In Scotland, how do people celebrate on New Year's Eve?

They carry torches and swing fireballs.

500

How do people in Cambodia do to wash away bad luck on their New Year's Day?

They visit temples to clean the statues of Buddha with water.

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They join "Buddha bathing."

500

What do make to promise to end a bad habit or begin a good one on New Year's Day?

New Year's resolution

500

Why do people in Ecuador set the "Año Viejo" dolls on fire?

To say goodbye to bad luck and the old year.

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