New Year Traditions in Japan

True or False: A big bell rings 108 times on new year’s eve at temples to get rid of evil passions from people.

What is the Japanese tradition for the new year?

Which word is NOT related to the new year?

True or False: A lot of Japanese people watch one of the biggest music shows on TV right before the countdown.

What is the white thing?

This is called 門松 (かどまつ): pine tree decoration. Where do we place them?

How many days do Japanese people celebrate New Year?

Other than the western calendar (like 2022), we use the Japanese era name. 2022 is 4th year of which era?

There are 3 things that are considered good luck if you have them in your first dream of the year. Which one is false?

“5! 4! 3! 2! 1! Happy new year🎉” and what do Japanese people do next?

Who do Japanese people spend New Year with?

True or False: It’s a tradition to eat sushi on new year’s eve to wish for long life.

What is the abbreviation of あけましておめでとうございます (happy new year)?

What is the next holiday after New Year in Japan?

Which is the most important holiday in Japan?

What should adults prepare for kids at new year’s family gatherings?

True or False: It’s a tradition to clean the whole house before the new year comes.