New Year Quiz

What is a common New Year's Eve tradition in many countries?

• Fireworks, parties, and countdowns to midnight

• Going to bed early

• Eating a big breakfast

• Watching the sunrise

What is a New Year's resolution and why do people make them?

• A New Year's resolution is a type of song people sing to welcome the new year.

• A New Year's resolution is a type of food people eat on New Year's Day.

• A New Year's resolution is a type of party people attend to celebrate the new year.

• A New Year's resolution is a tradition in which a person resolves to change an undesired trait or behavior, to accomplish a personal goal, or otherwise improve their life.

Name one common New Year's resolution that people often make.

• Lose weight

• Stop exercising

• Gain weight

• Eat more junk food

How is New Year's celebrated in China?

• With family gatherings, feasting, and fireworks

• With a parade of clowns and jugglers

• By fasting and meditation

• With skydiving and bungee jumping

What is the significance of the New Year's Day holiday?

• To honor the founding of the first New Year's Day parade

• To mark the beginning of a new year and celebrate the opportunities and possibilities that come with it.

• To celebrate the halfway point of the year

• To mourn the end of the previous year and all the missed opportunities

What are some common symbols associated with New Year's celebrations?

• Birthday cake, anniversary gifts, graduation cap

• Valentine's Day hearts, Halloween pumpkins, St. Patrick's Day shamrocks

• Easter eggs, Christmas tree, Thanksgiving turkey

• Fireworks, champagne, confetti, and the New Year's Eve ball drop

Why do people wear red underwear on New Year's Eve in some countries?

• Good luck and prosperity

• It's a tradition for good health

• To ward off evil spirits

• To celebrate the color red