New Year Match Ups
How do you say “Happy New Year” in each language?
| 1. Afrikaans |
A. Sal-e-no mobarak/Eid-eh shoma mobarak |
| 2. Danish |
B. Ein gutes neues Jahr/Prosit Neujahr |
| 3. French |
C. Sawatdii Pimai (Sawadee Pee Mai) |
| 4. Persian |
D. Bonne Année |
| 5. German |
E. Gelukkige nuwe jaar |
| 6. Thai |
F. Godt Nytår |
ANSWER: 1-E, 2-F, 3-D, 4-A, 5-B, 6-C
Match the traditional food with its celebration.
| 1. Ramadan |
A. Latkes |
| 2. Christmas |
B. Benne Cakes |
| 3. Las Posadas |
C. Harira Soup |
| 4. Hanukkah |
D. Turkey & Stuffing |
| 5. Kwanzaa |
E. Buñuelos |
ANSWER: 1-C, 2-D, 3-E, 4-A, 5-B
Match the country to the New Year celebration.
| 1. France |
A. Nava Varsha |
| 2. Scotland |
B. Reveillon de Saint-Sylvestre |
| 3. Tibet |
C. Omisoka |
| 4. Bali |
D. Rish Nissanu |
| 5. India |
E. Nyepi |
| 6. Japan |
F. Losar |
| 7. Assyria |
G. Hogmanay |
ANSWER: 1-B, 2-G, 3-F, 4-E, 5-A, 6-C, 7-D
Quick & Tricky!
You have a dime and a dollar, exactly enough to buy a dog and a collar. The dog is a dollar more than the collar. How much is the collar?
ANSWER: 5 cents. (The dog is $1.05)
Starting with an empty barrel, which happens first?
2/3 full
1/4 empty
1/2 full
3/4 empty
ANSWER: 3/4 empty (also means 1/4 full)
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