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  • If you are bringing a bouquet of flowers to a Ukrainian birthday party, how many should you bring?
    Exactly one dozen (12).
    An even number (e.g., 2, 4, or 6).
    As many as you can carry, regardless of the count.
    An odd number (e.g., 3, 5, or 7).
  • (S) You must sit down before a journey to ensure safe travel.
    True
  • Which of the following songs was originally composed as a Ukrainian song?
    Jingle Bells
    Macarena
    Gangnam Style
    Carol of the Bells
  • (S) Spitting over your shoulder helps avoid the Evil Eye
    True
  • (S) Breaking a glass brings seven years of bad luck.
    False
  • (S) Step over a person who is Lying Down to help them Grow Faster
    False
  • (S) Stepping in animal/ bird poop will bring bad luck with money.
    False
  • (S) Whistling Indoors Means You Will Have No Money
    True
  • (S) If a person licks a knife, they will become sharp-tongued.
    True
  • (S) If a Spoon or Knife Falls, Someone Is Coming to Visit
    True
  • (S) Unmarried girls should sit at the corner of the table to attract marriage.
    False
  • (S) Passing objects through a window causes conflict.
    False
  • Which activity is done on the St. John’s Day in Ukraine?
    Jumping over bonfires
    Carving pumpkins
    Decorating Christmas trees
    Egg rolling
  • (S) If someone steps on your foot and you don’t step back in return, 1 of your close relatives will die.
    True
  • (S) Spilled Pepper Means an Argument Is Coming
    False
  • (S) A bird hitting a window or flying into a room is a sign of misfortune.
    True
  • (F) Ukraine has the longest musical instrument in the world
    True
  • What is the name of the traditional Ukrainian embroidered shirt?
    Tunic
    Kurta
    Vyshyvanka
    Kaftan
  • (S) Knocking on wood is believed to invite misfortune
    False
  • (S) If someone sneezes right after something is said, it means the words are definitely true.
    True