Quotations or Google Advanced for internet searching – New Year Celebrations around the world
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1. In what country do they eat 12 grapes as the
clock strikes
a.
b.
c.
2.
In what country do people think it’s good luck to go
to the beach and jump seven waves for New Years?
a.
b.
3. In what country do they strike the bell 33 times?
a.
b.
c.
4. In what country do people wear yellow underwear
and carry a suitcase around the house?
a.
b.
c.
5. In what country do they believe that a ring
symbolizes eternity and eat doughnuts for good luck?
a. Dutch /
b.
c.
6. In what country is their New Year’s Eve called
Sylvesterabend?
a.
b.
c.
7.
In what country do they have Pongal milk rice and play
games called Gudu?
a.
b.
c.
8. In what country is the Kumquat tree considered
to be the luckiest?
a.
b.
c.
9. In what country do they make a dummy called
a “Jack Straw” which
is burnt in effigy to get rid of bad luck?
a.
b.
c.
10. In what country do some people eat long noodles
for longevity (long life)?
a.
b.
c.