Food Traditions
In this country, people eat grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve for good luck.
Spain
This holiday celebrates the start of a new year.
New Year's Day
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
This traditional Japanese clothing is worn on special occasions.
kimono
In Spain, this meal is usually eaten late in the evening.
dinner
This Italian meal is traditionally eaten on Sundays with family.
Pasta
In the USA, families eat turkey on this holiday.
Thanksgiving
In France, people often greet each other with this many kisses on the cheek.
two or more kisses
In Scotland, men may wear this traditional skirt.
kilt
In many countries, especially in Asia, this is removed before entering a home.
shoes
In which country is slurping noodles a sign of enjoying ramen?
Japan
This Indian festival is known as the “Festival of Colors.”
Holi
In Thailand, this greeting is done with hands together.
the wai
This colorful Indian clothing is often worn by women.
sari
In the UK, people commonly drink this beverage in the afternoon.
tea
This Mexican celebration often includes tamales.
Day of the Dead
In China, red decorations are common during this celebration.
Chinese New Year
In Germany, it is polite to do this before entering a home, especially when their doors are shut.
In Spain, dancers often wear this dress when performing flamenco.
traje de flamenco
In Spain, this refers to the social tradition of lingering at the table after a meal, often for an hour or more. It involves conversation, coffee, drinks, or dessert, serving as a time to relax, digest, and connect with family, friends, or colleagues.
sobremesa
In Spain, people eat this dish made with rice and seafood.
Paella
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 South Korea, elders are shown respect by using this when greeting them.
Honorific language or bowing
This hat is traditionally worn in Mexico.
sombrero, sombrero jarano, or sombrero de charro
In many Asian countries, people use these instead of forks.
chopsticks