New Year

Which country celebrates New Year's first in the world?

• New Zeland

• USA

• Australia

What is the traditional food eaten for New Year's lunch in Japan?

• Toshi-koshi soba (noodle soup).

• Tempura (fried dishes).

• Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake).

What is the name of the famous New Year's parade in Pasadena, California?

• Rose Parade.

• • Flower Walk.

• • Rose Bowl Parade.

Which animal symbolizes the New Year in the Chinese zodiac for the year 2024?

• Tiger

• Monkey

• Rat

What is the traditional New Year's custom in Spain that involves eating grapes at the festive dinner?

• • Throwing potatoes from the New Year's table onto the floor for luck.

• Eating 12 grapes in the last 12 seconds before midnight.

• • Jumping into the sea after midnight for luck

What is the tradition of throwing plates at neighbors' doors in Denmark on New Year's?

• Tossing dishes

• • Smashing plates.

What is the traditional way people in the USA celebrate the New Year's arrival at Times Square in New York City?

• • Watching fireworks.

• • Watching the countdown clock.

• Watching the ball drop.

Which vegetables are commonly included in the festive meal for New Year's in South America?

• Peas and lentils.

• • Potatoes and broccoli.

• • Spinach and carrots.

Which country has the tradition of releasing paper lanterns into the sky during New Year's celebrations?

• China

• Taiwan

• • Thailand.

• Japan

What is the traditional color believed to bring luck for the New Year in many Latin American countries?

• Yellow

• Red

• Blue

• White