New Year
How much do you know about New Year’s Eve around the world?
Match the customs with a country.
a. Spain
b. Scotland
c. Japan
d. Brazil
e. USA
f. Denmark
g. China
People eat 12 grapes at midnight, one for
each month of the new year.
People wear white clothes to bring peace
and good luck.
People clean their houses to remove bad
luck before the new year begins.
People watch a famous ball drop at midnight
in a big city.
People jump from chairs at midnight to “jump
into” the new year.
People visit temples and ring bells 108
times.
A traditional celebration called Hogmanay
includes street parties and fireworks.