Many countries have their own special New Year's Eve traditions because of different native cultures，and we should show respect for them.Here are some interesting New Year's Eve traditions around the world.
| Russia | On December 31，Russians write their wishes down on a piece of paper，burn it with a candle，and drink the ashes（灰烬）in a glass of champagne.Also，there must be oranges on the table of every Russian family.They think the smell of oranges is an important part of winter vacation. |
| Spain | Spanish celebrate New Year's Eve with 12 grapes.Every grape means one month of the year.If you can finish all 12，you're believed to have great luck in the coming year.What's more，they take their suitcases out for a walk in order to have more travel chances in the coming year.And they also pour a bucket of water on the street which represents the bad luck. |
| Brazil | White is considered the purest color，so Brazilians wear white on New Year's Eve.They also throw white flowers into the ocean as an offering（贡品）to the Goddess of the Sea. |
| Denmark | How many friends do you have？In Denmark you would know that on New Year's Day.It is a sign of good luck to throw plates against others' doors on Ne Year's Eve.The more pieces of broken plates you have on you doorstep，the more popular you are! |
Because of different native cultures.
Because of different native cultures.
（2）What will Russians do after they burn the paper with a candle？
They drink the ashes in a glass of champagne.
They drink the ashes in a glass of champagne.
（3）Who may take their suitcases out for a walk？
The Spanish people.
The Spanish people.
（4）Where do Brazilians throw white flowers into？
The ocean.
The ocean.
（5）How can people in Denmark know how many friends they have？
The more pieces of broken plates they have on their doorstep，the more popular they are.
The more pieces of broken plates they have on their doorstep，the more popular they are.
【答案】Because of different native cultures.；They drink the ashes in a glass of champagne.；The Spanish people.；The ocean.；The more pieces of broken plates they have on their doorstep，the more popular they are.
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