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1
In Cambodia what ISN'T used to decorate home to pray for the new year?
Garlands
Flower candles
A bowlful of perfumed water
Rolled up banana leaves called bay sey
2
What do people in Venezuela, Argentina, Bolivia, and Mexico carry around their homes?
A Stroller
A Carriage
A Suitcase
A Wagon
3
In South Africa what ISN'T done?
Fire Gunshots
Throw Glass
Throw Furniture
Ring Bells
4
In Greece what do kids leave by the fire, so it could be filled with gifts?
Bags
Shoes
Socks
Hats
5
In Japan how many times do the monks ring the gong at the start of the night?
108
50
205
36
6
China has handmade ______ at festivals
Dragon costumes
Lanterns
Presents
Fireworks
7
in Greece who come and fills children's shoes with gifts?
Elves
Saint Nicholas
Saint Basil
Santa Claus
8
What do people do in Chile at midnight for luck and money?
Pop Fire Crackers
Eat Spoonfuls of Lentils
Play Drinking Games
Make Bonfires
9
What is done in India in late October and early November during Diwali?
Put on costumes and dance
town and village are lit up with diwa lights
Pray
Have traditional family dinners
10
In Germany and Finland, what do people pour into water in order to tell shapes for the future?
Mustard
Mercury
Beer
Molten lead
11
In Korea what happens to people's ages?
Turn one year back
Birthday moves one month ahead
Nothing
Turn one year older
12
In the Philippines, what insured a prosperous New Year?
candies and cookies
polka dots and round fruits
stars and alcohol
trees and green vegetables
13
In Siberia what do divers bring with them to put in the ocean?
Fish to put back in the ocean
A Tree
New Years dinner
Christmas decorations
14
Which countries participate in a cold water swim to celebrate New Year’s Day?
Germany , Iceland, Scotland
Canada, Germany , Sweden
Canada, UK, Netherlands
UK, Germany, Netherlands
15
What do people do on New Years Day in Australia?
Have a big party
Sleep
Go for a winter swim
Go outside for picnics
16
In the UK, during first-footing what do neighbors tend to give to each other?
Shortbread
Presents
Christmas wishes
Wood
17
In Netherlands, what type of trees do they burn to prepare bonfires?
Christmas Trees
Ceder Trees
Oak Trees
Evergreen Trees
18
What do people in Columbia, Cuba, Ecuador, and Puerto Rico burn?
Cars
Dolls
Wood
Coal
19
Which country throws fire balls during parades?
England
Romania
Germany
Scotland
20
In Romania what type of animal costumes do people put on?
Moose
Bear
Giraffe
Wolf
21
In Russia who brings the gifts?
Ded Moroz and Snegurochka
Father Frost
Santa Claus
Saint Nicholas
22
Which country does NOT share the custom of giving out red envelopes of money to kids?
Vietnam
Korea
Japan
China
23
What colour underwear do people buy in Turkey and Mexico?
Black
Stripe
Yellow
Red
24
Which countries eat grapes before 12 for luck?
Spain and Portugal
Spain and Peru
Peru and Columbia
Spain and Columbia
25
What is not done at Thai new years festivals?
Release birds and fish
Visit monastery
Throw rice
Throw water