New Year Celebrations Flashcard

Front

People in Central and South America eat twelve grapes during the last twelve seconds of the year. In which category would this belong?

Back

ways to bring good luck in the New Year

Front

Which of the following is a tradition on New Year's Day in both California and Pennsylvania?
- eating Hoppin' John
- watching football games
- watching parades
- eating twelve pieces of fruit

Back

watching parades

Front

How are the Chinese and Jewish New Year celebrations the same?

Back

They are based on the cycles of the moon and the 365-day calendar.

Front

What is the main idea of this book?

Back

There are many different ways to celebrate the New Year.

Front

What are cultures?

Back

ideas and customs of certain groups of people

Front

Which of the following is an opinion about New Year celebrations in Scotland? The first-footing tradition is the coolest New Year celebration.

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The first-footing tradition is the coolest New Year celebration.

Front

Which of the following is a detail from the section "Changing New Years"? For some people, the New Year happens at a different time every year., People should change into brand-new yellow clothes on New Year's Eve., Every year people should change the way they celebrate the New Year., In the United States, many people now celebrate New Year's Day watching college football games.

Back

For some people, the New Year happens at a different time every year.

Front

What do people think will happen after they throw water out of their window?

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They will get rid of the bad luck from the previous year.

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Why do cities set off fireworks at night instead of during the day?

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They are too hard to see during the day.

Front

What is another word for resolution?

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promise