Викторина "Новый год по всему миру"

Викторина на тему «Новый год по всему миру» для 10-11 классов

• ГБОУ школа №887
• учитель Щербачева Е.В.
• 2019-2020

New Year Around the World As the clock strikes twelve on December 31 the world gets involved in celebration . In different parts of the world celebrations have their exclusive customs and traditions to welcome the New Year with zest and positivity. 1.Why does the bell ring out 108 times at midnight in Japan?

• As a reminder of sins of Christ
• As a reminder of commandments of Buddha
• As a reminder of Prophecies of Mohammed

Japanese tradition The celebration of the New Year begins at midnight, when the bell in the temple rings out 108 times as a reminder of the 108 commandments of Buddha. Buddhism in Japan is the most widespread religion. 2.What is the most celebrated event in the USA every New Year’s Eve?

• Ball drop
• Midnight party
• President's speech

American tradition The "ball drop" in Time Square New York has become a tradition since 1907. Every New Year's Eve a specially designed ball falls out at 11.59 pm amidst millions of spectators to signal the start of the new year. 3.Who brings good luck and prosperity to the household in the UK?

• Funny guest
• First foot
• Best friend

British tradition

• "First Foot" is a tall, handsome dark haired male has to be the first visitor of a household after midnight. He brings a loaf of bread, a bottle of whiskey, some coal and salt which represent financial prosperity, food, warmth, long-life, and good cheer .

4.Why do the Danes collect the plates all the year around?

• To sell
• To exchange
• To throw out

Danish tradition

• They collect the dishes all the year around to throw them at the front door on the New Year's Eve- the more the broken plates , the more friends one will have on the new year.

5.What berry is supposed to bring good luck?

• strawberry
• grape
• cherry

Spanish tradition

• In Spain , as the midnight , it is customary to quickly eat twelve grapes, one at each strike of the clock. People believe that their wrong doings will be forgiven in the New Year.

6.How do the Germans predict the future?

• Tell fortunes
• Interpret dreams
• Drop molten lead into cold water

German tradition

• The Germans drop molten lead into cold water to see what shape it takes and predict the future, because each shape symbolizes aspect of the future life.

7.When do people celebrate New Year in Sri Lanka?

• In December
• In January
• In April

Sri Lankan tradition

• New Year is celebrated in mid- April , rituals include house cleaning , lightning of the hearth, herbal bathing, making special dishes, and strengthening of relationship.

8. Why do the Chinese play the drums in New Year?

• To attract good luck
• To drive the evil away
• To invite friends

Chinese tradition

• The Chinese celebrate their New Year with much pomp and the celebrations can continue for 10-15 days. It is believed that while beating of drums and cymbals the evil is driving away.

9.What will bring a prosperity in the New Year?

• Feast
• Money
• Fortune

French tradition

• It is believed that feasting will bring prosperity. It is believed that feasting will bring prosperity. Families meet and greet each other, uncork champagne , and organize huge pompous party called Réveillon.

10.Why do the Greek hide a coin in the dough?

• To play a trick
• To save on a hard day
• To bring good luck

Greek tradition

• January 1 Greek families get together to bake a special bread for the New Year. They hide a coin in the dough. The coin is believed to bring good luck.

11.What must be present on the New Year's table in Russia?

• Fish
• Pork and beef
• Poultry and rabbit

Russian tradition

• The festive table is always full of food, because that the richer the table, the more prosperity will be in the house next year. It is believed that on the New Year's table must be presented by poultry or rabbit meat, so that happiness could not fly away or run away from the house .

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