Question 1

In Spain, as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, people___________at each of the 12 chimes.

Accepted Answer

Eat a grape - Eat a grape

Question 2

In which country do people wear polka-dots and eat round fruits on New Year’s Eve for prosperity in the upcoming year?

Accepted Answer

Philippines - Phillipines

Question 3

Why do many people in the Southern United States eat Hoppin’ John, a dish made with black-eyed peas, rice, onions, bacon, and salt, on New Year’s Day?

Accepted Answer

For good luck and prosperity in the new year - For good luck and prosperity in the new year

Question 4

Which are customs that many people in Brazil take part in to ring in the new year?

Accepted Answer

All of the above - All of the above

Question 5

What occurs in Japan shortly before midnight on New Year’s Eve in order to welcome the Gregorian New Year on January 1st?

Accepted Answer

Buddhist temples ring their bells 108 times - Buddhist temples ring their bells 108 times

Question 6

In which country do they eat Kransekage, a “wreath cake” comprised of concentric rings of cake layered on top of each other?

Accepted Answer

Denmark - Denmark

Question 7

What country celebrates New Year’s Eve by smashing plates on their friends' doors?

Accepted Answer

Denmark - Denmark

Question 8

What is the name of the New Year's Eve celebration in Scotland?

Accepted Answer

Hogmanay - Hogmanay

Question 9

What is the purpose of the "First Footing" tradition in Scotland on New Year's Eve?

Accepted Answer

To bring good luck for the coming year - To bring good luck for the coming year

Question 10

In which country is it customary to pour molten lead into water to predict the future?

Accepted Answer

Finland - Finland

Question 11

Where do people throw furniture out of windows as a New Year’s Eve ritual?

Accepted Answer

South Africa - South Africa

Question 12

In which country do people burn scarecrows to symbolically let go of the old year?

Accepted Answer

Equador - Equador

Question 13

In which country is it customary to jump off a chair at midnight to leap into the new year?

Accepted Answer

Denmark

Question 14

Which country celebrates the New Year by breaking pomegranates for good luck?

Accepted Answer

Greece - Greece

Question 15

What color underwear is traditionally worn for good luck in Brazil on New Year's Eve?

Accepted Answer

White - White

Question 16

Which type of calendar marks January 1st as New Year’s Day?

Accepted Answer

Gregorian

Question 17

Which civilization is thought to have introduced the baby as a symbol for the New Year?

Accepted Answer

Greek

Question 18

Eggs given as gifts or eaten on New Year’s are a symbol of what?

Accepted Answer

Productivity

Question 19

In what year was the first-known New Year’s Day celebration?

Accepted Answer

300 B.C

Question 20

Which famous leader established January 1st as the first day of the year?

Accepted Answer

Julius Caesar

New Year's Traditions Around the World (Trivia Questions)

2) In which country do people wear polka-dots and eat round fruits on New Year’s Eve for prosperity in the upcoming year?

3) Why do many people in the Southern United States eat Hoppin’ John, a dish made with black-eyed peas, rice, onions, bacon, and salt, on New Year’s Day?

4) Which are customs that many people in Brazil take part in to ring in the new year?

5) What occurs in Japan shortly before midnight on New Year’s Eve in order to welcome the Gregorian New Year on January 1st?

6) In which country do they eat Kransekage, a “wreath cake” comprised of concentric rings of cake layered on top of each other?

7) What country celebrates New Year’s Eve by smashing plates on their friends' doors?

8) What is the name of the New Year's Eve celebration in Scotland?

9) What is the purpose of the "First Footing" tradition in Scotland on New Year's Eve?

10) In which country is it customary to pour molten lead into water to predict the future?

11) Where do people throw furniture out of windows as a New Year’s Eve ritual?

12) In which country do people burn scarecrows to symbolically let go of the old year?

13) In which country is it customary to jump off a chair at midnight to leap into the new year?

14) Which country celebrates the New Year by breaking pomegranates for good luck?

15) What color underwear is traditionally worn for good luck in Brazil on New Year's Eve?

16) Which type of calendar marks January 1st as New Year’s Day?

17) Which civilization is thought to have introduced the baby as a symbol for the New Year?

18) Eggs given as gifts or eaten on New Year’s are a symbol of what?

19) In what year was the first-known New Year’s Day celebration?

20) Which famous leader established January 1st as the first day of the year?