New Year's Eve

New Zealand is the first country to celebrate New Year's Eve each year?

• True
• False

On New Year's Day, what is the name of the parade held in Pasadena, California?

• Mummers Parade
• Tournament of Roses Parade
• Macy's Parade
• Pixar Disneyland Parade

In 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
• Yankee Stadium
• The Statue of Liberty

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Why do the Chinese celebrate the New Year by letting off firecrackers?

• To commorate departed family members
• To encourage good luck in the coming year
• To scare away evil spirits
• All answers are correct

When's New Year's Eve?

• December 24th

• December 31st

• Deceber 25th

• January 1st

Which clock do British people watch and listen to at midnight on New Year's Eve?

• London clock

• Big Ben clock

• Trafalgar clock

• Thames clock

In which country do people eat 12 grapes before midnight on New Year's Eve?

• Sweden
• China
• Spain
• Japan

On New Year's Day, what is eaten in Japan to symbolize a long life?

• rice
• long buckwheat noodles
• dumplings
• pork

What is the name of the life-sized doll burned on New Year's Eve in Colombia, Puerto Rico, and Cuba?

• Mr. New Year
• Mr. Old
• Mr. Memory
• Mr. Celebration

What do we call a firm decision to do something?

• A resolution
• A command
• A demand
• An idea