In Spain many people eat 12 small fruits exactly at midnight to bring good luck. What are these fruits? (Hint: one for each chime of the clock)

In Denmark friends sometimes leave or break objects on each other's doorsteps as a sign of goodwill. What do they typically throw or smash? (Hint: think kitchen items that make a loud crash)

In Brazil many people wear white clothes on New Year's Eve. Why do they choose white? (Hint: color of peace and calm)

In Scotland a tradition called "first-footing" involves the first person to enter a home after midnight bringing small gifts. What is the hoped result of this custom? (Hint: positive outcome for the household)

In the Philippines many families display round fruits at New Year. Why are round fruits used? (Hint: shape like coins)

In Italy people often eat small lentils at New Year. What do the lentils symbolize? (Hint: think of small round items like coins)

Many people in Japan visit a shrine or temple on New Year's to pray for good fortune; this visit is called "hatsumode".

In Greece families bake a special New Year cake with a hidden coin; the person who finds the coin is believed to have extra good luck for the year.

In Russia the main New Year celebration is held on December 25 instead of December 31.

In China it is a common New Year custom to wear green clothing to scare away bad spirits during the Lunar New Year.