Europe
In Greece, what is hidden inside the special cake?
A coin.
In the Philippines, what pattern do people wear on their clothes?
Polka dots.
How many people come together in New York City to count down the seconds?
Around a million people.
In Mexico, how many grapes do people eat at midnight?
Twelve grapes.
In Denmark, what do families smash at friends’ doors?
Old and broken plates.
In Thailand, what is the water festival called?
Songkran
What do people in New York City set off to celebrate the New Year?
fireworks
In Brazil, what color of clothes do people wear on New Year's Day?
People wear new brand-new yellow clothes.
In Scotland, who is the first visitor after midnight?
A man with dark hair
When do people in Southeast Asia celebrate the New Year?
Late March or mid-April
In Pennsylvania, what do thousands of people wear for a special parade?
Fancy costumes.
What are "Año Viejo" dolls?
Big dolls that look like people.
What three things does the visitor bring in Scotland?
Coal, bread, and a drink.
What do people in the Philippines eat on New Year's Day?
They eat twelve different types of round fruits.
What special games are played in the United States on New Year’s Day?
Football games.
Why do people in Brazil wear yellow clothes?
Because yellow is the color of gold.
In Scotland, how do people celebrate on New Year's Eve?
They carry torches and swing fireballs.
How do people in Cambodia do to wash away bad luck on their New Year's Day?
or
They join "Buddha bathing."
What do make to promise to end a bad habit or begin a good one on New Year's Day?
New Year's resolution
Why do people in Ecuador set the "Año Viejo" dolls on fire?
To say goodbye to bad luck and the old year.