Food Traditions
In this country, people eat grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve for good luck.
Spain
Tomato (La Tomatina)
True or False: In the Philippines, addressing someone on a first-name basis can be considered disrespectful, particularly when dealing with people older than you, elders, superiors at work, or people in positions of authority.
True
In this country, it is illegal to buy or chew gum:
A- China
B- Russia
C- Singapore
Singapore
In the US, this gound-dwelling animal is thought to predict the end of winter.
Groundhog
This Italian meal is traditionally eaten on Sundays with family.
Pasta
In the USA, families eat turkey on this holiday.
Thanksgiving
In this country, people greet each other by sticking their tongues out.
A- Switzerland
B- Saudi Arabia
C- Tibet
Tibet
In China, giving this object as a gift is taboo because its name sounds like "funeral":
A- Purse
B- Clock
C- Perfume
Clock
Good luck
In which country is slurping noodles a sign of enjoying ramen?
Japan
This Indian festival is known as the “Festival of Colors.”
Holi
In which country do friends greet each other with a bow?
Japan
In South Korea, you should never write a person's name in this color of ink.
Red
In Italy, many people believe that the number 17 is good or bad luck?
Bad luck
This Mexican celebration often includes tamales.
Day of the Dead
In this country, Childern throw their baby teeth on the roof to ensure good luck:
A- Italy
B- Greece
C- Georgia
Greece
In Germany, it is polite to do this before entering a home, especially when their doors are shut.
In Nigeria, young men are badly seen if they don't do this as a sign of respect when greeting elders:
A- Kneeling
B- Bowing
C- Hugging
Kneeling
In which country is it considered bad luck to shake hands or pass items accross a threshold?
A- China
B- The Vatican
C- Russia
Russia
In this country, you should never finish all the food in your plate because it means the host hasn't fed you enough.
China
This holiday in the UK commemorates the failure of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot to blow up Parliament and King James I.
Bonfire Day or Guy Fawkes Night
In Saudi Arabia, men shake hands and then do this to show trust.
A- Nose kissing
B- Bowing
C- Hugging
In this country, it is considered very bad luck to set your purse or bag on the ground.
China / Russia
In the Uk, it is traditional to salute one of these birds to avoid bad luck.
A- Magpie
B- Seagul
C- Eagle
Magpie