Food and Drinks
What salad is traditionally prepared in Russia for New Year’s celebrations?
Olivier (Russian Salad)
People believe carrying empty suitcases will bring a year of travel
a)Japan
b)Canada
c)Colombia
d)Australia
Colombia
What color is traditionally worn in China during New Year to bring good luck?
Red
In Spain, as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, people …………… at each of the 12 chimes.
Blow out a candle
Throw flowers into the sea
Eat a grape
Take a sip of wine
Eat a grape. Each grape represents good luck for each month of the upcoming year.
In this country, people used to throw old appliances out of their windows on New Years Eve.
Finland
Scotland
South Africa
Philippines
South Africa
An onion is traditionally hung above the front door on New Year’s Eve in Greece. It is the symbol of___
love and marriage.
purity and peace.
success and wealth.
growth and rebirth.
growth and rebirth
What round fruit is commonly eaten at midnight to symbolize good luck for the coming year? mostly in Mexico
Grapes
In which country do people wear polka-dots and eat round fruits on New Year’s Eve for prosperity in the upcoming year?
a) the Philipines
b) China
c) Sweden
d) Turkey
The Philippines
In which country does a bell struck 33 times?
Laos
Korea
Puerto Rico
Colombia
Korea
In which country do some people eat long noodles to wish for a long life?
China
In what country is it common to wear white clothing on New Year’s Eve for peace and luck?
Brazil
When do people celebrate Lunar New Year?
Late January or early February
In which country is it common to serve 12 different dishes on New Year’s Eve to attract abundance?
The Phillipines
In Japan, how many times do Buddhist temples ring their bells to welcome the New Year?
36
108
99
12
365
108
In which country do people go to the beach to jump seven waves and throw flowers in the sea while making a wish?
Brazil