New Year traditions

Which from the following countries are among the first to celebrate the New Year?

• Great Britain

• Kiribati

• Hungary

• India

What season is it in Australia on New Year's Eve?

• winter

• spring

• summer

• autumn

When do the Maori celebrate the new year?

• in June or July

• on the 1st of January

• in February

• on the 20th of August

Which colour symbolizes future luck in China?

• green

• yellow

• white

• red

Which is the most famous location for celebrating the new year in New York?

• the Statue of Liberty

• the Central Park

• Times Square

• the Brooklin Bridge

What do Scottish people do at midnight on New Year's Eve?

• sing an old song

• go to a football match

• work

• watch TV

What can you hear in Japan at midnight on New Year's Eve?

• nothing

• shouting

• the bells

• fireworks

In what country is it considered lucky to find a coin in a special cake?

• Argentina

• Greece

• Germany

• Hungary

What do Spanish people eat before midnight?

• cake

• apples

• fish

• grapes

How long is the festival in Thailand?

• 1 day

• 3 days

• 2 days

• an evening