Philippines
What is the midnight New Year's Eve family feast in the Philippines called? a. Media Noche b. Cinco de Mayo
A. Media Noche
How many grapes are eaten at midnight on NYE in Mexico? a. 15 b. 30 c. 12
c. 12 grapes
What is the Japanese New Year called? a. Seiketsu b. Shogatsu c. Hachishakusama
C. Hachishakusama
What date is New Years Day on the Gregorian calendar in China? a. January 1 b. February 14
A. January 1
What is NYE called in Norway? a. Nyttarsaften b. Ikea
A. Nyttarsaften
What type of fruit is believed to bring good luck because of its shape? a. Round fruits b. Oval Fruits
a. Round fruits
What does each grape eaten at midnight represent? a. Enerscan goals b. Wishes for each month of the year
B. Wishes for each month of the year
What is the first visit to a shrine or temple in the New Year called? a. Ginza Dai-Ichi b. Hatsumode
B. Hatsumode
What type of celebrations is common in Chinese cities on New Years Day? a. Fireworks & public countdowns b. Dumpling festival
A. Fireworks & public countdowns
What national event do many Norwegians watch on TV before midnight? a. The Kings New Year speech b. Jerico's midnight rant
A. The Kings New Year speech
Why di Filipinos make loud noises on NYE? a. Drive away evil spirits & good luck ; b. To call Batman
A. Drive away evil spirits & bring good luck
A popular food made of corn dough often eaten during New Year celebrations? a. Tamales b. Corn flakes
A. Tamales
How many time are Buddhist temple bells rung on NYE? a. 108 times b. 300 times c. 100,000 times
A. 108 times
What food symbolizes wealth and good fortune when eaten at New Year? a. Dumplings b. Noodles
A. Dumplings
What is a common New Years tradition involving personal goals? a. New Years Resolution b. New Years Revolution c. New Years Restoration
A. New Years Resolution
A traditional sticky rice desserts commonly served on New Years a. What are Cassava b. What is Kakanin
b. What is Kakanin
What activity symbolizes hoping to travel in the New Year? a. Walking with an empty suitcase b. Glamping
a. Walking with an empty suitcase
What special boxed meal with symbolic foods is eaten during New Years? a. Osechi-ryori b. Sushi Nami
A. Osechi-ryori
What does eating long noodles symbolize? a. Happiness b. Long life c. Prosperity
B. Long Life
What meat dish is traditionally eaten on New Years? a. Ribbe or Pinnekjott b. Swedish Meatballs
A. Ribbe or Pinnekjott
Why do many Filipinos wear polka-dot clothing on NYE? a. Symbolizes prosperity b. Fashion statement
A. Symbolizes Prosperity
New Year celebrations in Mexico are mainly focused on what social group? a. Neighbors b. Pets c. Family
C. Family
What is the purpose of ringing the bells 108 times? a. To remove human sins & bad habits from the past year b. To drive mosquitoes away
A. To remove human sins & bad habits from the past year
Why do many people return home to celebrate New Years with family? a. Because family reunion is important b. To cause family drama
A. Because family reunion is important
Norwegian New Year celebrations are mostly focused on what? a. Shopping b. Family & Friends c. Cars
B. Family & Friends