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New Year Traditions Around the World

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Explore global New Year traditions: from Brazil's white clothing for peace to Switzerland's ice cream blessings. Match meals, symbols, and customs in this fun quiz of festive practices!

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In which country do people eat 12 grapes at midnight for good luck?

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In which country is it common to break dishes on friends’ doorsteps on New Year’s Eve?

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In which country do people wear red underwear on New Year’s Eve for luck in love? 

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Which country celebrates New Year with “First Footing” — where the first visitor brings gifts?

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In which country do people jump off chairs at midnight to “jump” into the new year?

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In Japan, people ring temple bells 108 times on New Year’s Eve to cleanse sins.

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In Brazil, wearing white clothing on New Year’s Eve is believed to attract peace.

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In the Philippines, eating round fruits on New Year’s Eve symbolizes wealth.

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In France, it’s customary to burn old shoes at midnight to ward off bad luck.

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In Switzerland, it’s traditional to drop ice cream on the floor for good luck.

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Match the country to the tradition

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Match the country to the tradition

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Match the food to the country’s New Year tradition

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Match the object with the meaning

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Match the country to its New Year’s Day meal

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