Traditions
On New Year's Eve, people make ______________.
Answer: This is the most common resolution made to lose weight and get healthier.
exercise more
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
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
Unscramble: rpayt
party 🎉
On New Years Day in Times Square, New York, everyone awaits ______.
the ball drop
This is a goal many people set to improve their financial situation
save money
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
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
Unscramble: gnthimid
midnight 🌃
In the southern U.S., people eat this food on New Year’s Day to symbolize good luck and prosperity.
c) Black-eyes peas
This goal focuses on strengthening relationships and building closer connections with important people in one's life.
spend more time with family
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
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!
Unscramble: iwroskreif
fireworks 🎆
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
This goal is made by people who want to explore new places, whether for vacation, business, or personal growth.
travel more
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
The Times Square Ball Drop tradition began in this year.
A) 1898
B) 1907
C) 1921
D) 1945
B) 1907
Unscramble: reionnu
reunion 👨👩👧👦
On New Year’s Day in the U.S., a famous parade takes place in this city, featuring elaborate floats and marching bands.
d) Pasadena
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
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
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 🐻❄️
Unscramble: caelebrtoin
celebration 🎊