New year's traditions of the World
Prepared: Ivan Rogalev, Tanya Sysoeva, Polina Kalashnikova
1) What event ends the celebration of the New year in China?
Answer :
1) Tangerine eating contest
2) The lantern festival
3) The burning of a scarecrow of a dragon
The lantern festival
On the 15th day of the 1st month of the lunar calendar, China celebrates the "lantern festival", which marks the end of The spring festival or the traditional New year.
Where is the Snow Maiden from?
Answer :
Great Ustyug
Kostroma
Vorkuta
Kostroma
The Snow Maiden's palace was built in Kostroma in 2008, where She welcomes guests all year round.
What's the name of the ninth reindeer in Santa's sleigh?
Answer :
1) Rudolph
2) Dasher
3) Comet
Rudolph
Rudolph is a young reindeer who differs from others by a red glowing nose.
In what country do children wait the “Grandfather heat” on New Year?
Answer :
1) Cambodia
2) Egypt
3) Malaysia
Cambodia
Cambodian New year comes in April and residents celebrate the holiday for 3 days. Grandfather Heat is the main giver of joy and fun of the Cambodian New year
What national treat is given on new year's eve in Japan?
Answer :
1) Moty
2) Muffin
3) Umeboshi
Moty
It is believed that using of moty for the New year brings good luck.If you give moty, you will wish the person happiness and wealth in the coming year.
What is the most popular spice in New Year’s bake?
Answer :
1) Sesame
2) Nuts
3) Ginger
Ginger
Ginger as a spice is used in all countries of the world for cooking
What is the traditional new year's dish in Bulgaria?
Answer :
1) Banitsa
2) Кavarma
3) Popara
Banitsa
Traditional new year's dish – banitsa. It's a layer cake with cheese brynza
How many years “Irony of Fate or Enjoy Your Baht” broadcasted in last day of year?
Answer :
1) 29 years
2) 36 years
3) 43 years
43 years
The official premiere of the film took place in 1975
In what country there are three "Santa Claus"?
Answer :
1) Cuba
2) Hawaii
3) Maldives
Cuba
Cubans receive gifts from three "Santa Сlauses": Valtasar, Gaspar and Melchior
Where can you celebrate New Year four times?
Answer :
1) China
2) India
3) Japan
India
If you could not visit the country on January 1, do not worry, you have three opportunities to celebrate the New year in India. Laurie's day is celebrated on January 13, new year's day on the lunar calendar is celebrated in March or April and Diwali in October
