Traditions
Resolutions
Around the World
Fun Facts
Scrambled
100

On New Year's Eve, people make ______________.

resolutions
100

Answer: This is the most common resolution made to lose weight and get healthier.

exercise more

100

In Spain, it’s tradition to eat 12 of these at midnight, one for each stroke of the clock.
A) Olives
B) Grapes
C) Apples
D) Peaches

B) Grapes

100

The New Year’s Eve ball drop in New York City is made of Waterford Crystal and weighs over 11,000 pounds. What is the main color of the ball?
A) Gold
B) Red
C) Blue
D) Silver
 

A) Gold

100

Unscramble: rpayt

party 🎉

200

On New Years Day in Times Square, New York, everyone awaits ______.

the ball drop

200

This is a goal many people set to improve their financial situation

save money

200

This country celebrates the New Year by jumping off a chair at midnight for good luck.
A) Sweden
B) Denmark
C) Finland
D) Norway

B) Denmark

200

This U.S. state is famous for hosting the first New Year’s celebration, as it is the first to experience midnight due to its time zone.

Hint: it's a detached state

Hawaii

200

Unscramble: gnthimid 

midnight 🌃

300

In the southern U.S., people eat this food on New Year’s Day to symbolize good luck and prosperity. 

  • a) Collard greens
  • b) Cornbread
  • c) Black-eyed peas
  • d) Cabbage

c) Black-eyes peas

300

This goal focuses on strengthening relationships and building closer connections with important people in one's life.

spend more time with family

300

During the Chinese New Year, red envelopes filled with money are given as gifts. These envelopes are known as "hongbao". What is the primary purpose of giving these red envelopes?
A) To bring good health
B) To bring wealth and good luck
C) To celebrate family unity
D) To honor ancestors

B) To bring wealth and good luck

300

In 2025, the the Chinese will be celebrating which zodiac year?
A) Dragon
B) Horse
C) Snake
D) Rabbit

C) Snake 🐍

It's my zodiac year!

300

Unscramble: iwroskreif

fireworks 🎆

400

This song is traditionally sung in the U.S. at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve to welcome in the New Year.

Auld Lang Syne

400

This goal is made by people who want to explore new places, whether for vacation, business, or personal growth.

travel more

400

In this country, people celebrate New Year's by throwing old furniture and household items out of their windows to symbolize getting rid of the old and welcoming the new.
A) Italy
B) Argentina
C) Brazil
D) South Africa

D) South Africa

400

The Times Square Ball Drop tradition began in this year.
A) 1898
B) 1907
C) 1921
D) 1945

B) 1907

400

Unscramble: reionnu 

reunion 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

500

On New Year’s Day in the U.S., a famous parade takes place in this city, featuring elaborate floats and marching bands.

  • a) Los Angeles
  • b) New York City
  • c) Chicago
  • d) Pasadena

d) Pasadena

500

This resolution encourages individuals to make choices that reduce their environmental impact, such as adopting more environmentally conscious practices and using products that are less harmful to the planet.

Hint: refers to something that can be maintained or continued over a long period without causing harm or depletion of resources. 

lead a more sustainable life / focus on sustainability

500

In Scotland, the New Year’s celebration is known as this, and it includes "first-footing," where the first person to enter a home brings a gift.
A) St. Andrew’s Day
B) Hogmanay
C) Burns Night
D) Beltane

B) Hogmanay

500

In the United States, participants jump into cold waters to symbolize a fresh start for the year. What is this called?

Hint: Arctic animal

Polar Bear Plunge 🐻‍❄️

500

Unscramble: caelebrtoin

celebration 🎊

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