New Year Trivia Quiz

Which ancient civilization is believed to have been the first to celebrate the New Year as a holiday?

• Babylonians

• Egyptians

• Romans

• Greeks

In which country is it a tradition to eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve, one for each chime of the clock?

• Mexico

• Spain

• Japan

• Italy

What is the most common New Year's resolution worldwide?

• Spend more time with family

• Exercise more

• Work less

• Learn a new language

What is the name of the countdown event in the United States where a giant ball drops in Times Square?

• New Year's Cheers

• Midnight Countdown

• The Ball Drop

• Firework Countdown

In which country do people decorate their homes with red ornaments for the Lunar New Year?

• China

• India

• Greece

• Thailand

What does eating lentils symbolize in Hungary on New Year's Day?

• Love

• Wealth and prosperity

• Health

• Good luck

Which city is famous for hosting a spectacular New Year's fireworks display near its Opera House?

• Melbourne

• Sydney

• Auckland

• Perth

Where does the tradition of making New Year's resolutions originate?

• Greek mythology

• The Romans

• Medieval England

• Ancient Egypt

What happens in Buddhist temples in Japan on New Year's Eve?

• They hold colorful carnivals

• The bells are rung exactly 108 times

• Wishes are burned in the temple

• Rice is distributed to visitors

Why do people in some countries burn scarecrow-like effigies on New Year's Eve?

• To scare away evil spirits

• To leave bad memories behind

• To cleanse the year of bad luck

• To honor their ancestors