FACTS
TRADITIONS
NEW YEAR IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
CHINESE NEW YEAR
WORD SCRAMBLE
100

Jesus Christ was born in:

  • Jerusalem
  • Eilat
  • Bethlehem
  • Bethlehem
100

What is hung around the fireplace for Santa Claus to fill them with presents?

  • Bags
  • Socks
  • Stockings
  • Stockings
100

Santa Claus in Finland is called:

  • Julemand
  • Joulupukki
  • Père Noël
  • Joulupukki
100

According to the Chinese calendar, the coming year will be the year of:

  • Tiger
  • Ox
  • Rabbit
  • Tiger
100

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candle

200

The Orthodox Christmas is celebrated on the:

  • 6th of January
  • 7th of January
  • 8th of January
  • January 7th
200

How many reindeer pull the sleigh of Santa Claus?

  • 8
  • 6
  • 4
  • 8
200

La Befana is the legendary character who delivers Christmas presents to children in which country?

  • Spain
  • France
  • Italy
  • Italy
200

What calendar determines the date of the Chinese New Year? 

  • Solar
  • Lunar
  • Lunisolar
  • Lunar
200

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cracker

300

What is the Zodiac sign of people born on 25 December?

  • Capricorn
  • Saggitarius
  • Scorpio
  • Capricorn
300

At Christmas, it is a tradition to exchange kisses under:

  • Holly (остролист)
  • Mistletoe (омела)
  • A branch of a fir tree


  • Mistletoe (омела)
300

The Jewish New Year is called…?

  • Chanukah
  • Yom Kippur
  • Rosh Hashanah
  • Rosh Hashanah
300

How many days does the Chinese New Year celebrations last?
a) 15
b) 10
c) 20

a) 15

300

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champagne

400

What date is Three Kings Day typically celebrated on?

  • December 27th
  • January 6th
  • January 20th
  • January 6th
400

What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?

  • Pepsi
  • Coca Cola
  • Sprite
  • Coca Cola
400

In New York, the United States, the coming of the New Year is celebrated by the lowering of a gigantic crystal ball. Where does this event take place?

  • Central Park
  • Times Square
  • The Statue of Liberty
  • Times Square
400

When do the Chinese celebrate their New Year?

  • On 1st January
  • At the second new moon after the winter solstice
  • on the 11th day of the 11th monthF
  • At the second new moon after the winter solstice
400

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tinsel

500

Who were the first to use the Christmas tree in their celebrations?

  • Americans
  • Russians
  • Germans
  • Germans
500

On the day following Christmas (26 December) people usually visit relatives, friends, exchange presents, presents are given to employees. How is this day called in the UK?

  • Boxing Day
  • Visiting Day
  • Thanksgiving Day


  • Boxing Day
500

Traditionally, New Year’s Day in Russia fell on September 1st. In which year did Russia adopt January 1st as the beginning of its New Year?

  • In 1700
  • In 1800
  • In 1900
  • In 1700
500

What do Chinese avoid doing during New Year celebrations?

  • using sharp objects
  • eating noodles
  • giving sweets to children
  • using sharp objects
500

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