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Gearing up for a memorable New Year's Eve celebration? Let's welcome New Year's with a bang (of knowledge)! Grab your party hatsbubbly-fueled brainpowerand dive into our spectacular New Year's Eve trivia quiz! Whether you're a trivia enthusiast or looking for fun-filled games to spark up the festivitiesour curated set of New Year's Eve trivia questions is your ticket to a fun time.
New Year's Eve isn't just about popping bubbly and belting out Auld Lang Syne. Just as Christmas around the world is a kaleidoscope of unique customsNew Year's Eve also has its own traditions and superstitions from around the globeeach as unique and vibrant as the fireworks that light up the midnight sky. Sodust off your party hatsgrab your competitive spiritand get ready to embark on a trivia odyssey through the fascinating world of New Year's traditions!
Whether you're a champagne-soaked reveler or a cozy couch potato counting down the clockthis quiz has something for every kind of New Year's enthusiast. From the grape-gobbling frenzy of Spain to unique Japanese New Year's foodyou'll discover the hilariousheartfeltand sometimes downright bizarre rituals that usher in the new year across continents.
New Year's Eve traditions around the world
Embark on a journey through intriguing facts and historical anecdotes surrounding New Year's Eve celebrations worldwide. From ancient traditions to modern customsthis quiz is a treasure trove of knowledge!
Take a whirlwind trip around the worldexploring unique New Year's Eve customs from every corner of the globe. From the festivals of Scotland to the twelve grapes of Spaindiscover how cultures usher in the new year with vibrant rituals and delightful quirks.
Do you know which major city celebrates NYE with an iconic ball drop? Do you know the smashing of what item brings good luck in Denmark on New Year's Eve? Put your trivia prowess to the test with questions that will tickle your brain and tantalize your festive spirit.
New Year's Eve is shrouded in fascinating folklore and superstition. We'll debunk some common mythsunearth surprising historical tidbitsand leave you with a treasure trove of fun facts to impress your fellow celebrants.
Ready for a mental workout? Test your knowledge with a range of challenging questions tailored to the New Year's theme. Get your brain buzzing with excitement as you tackle this quiz!
New Year's Eve Trivia Questions and Answers
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Gather your party crewfire up the quizand let's make this New Year's Eve one for the history books – wellat least your personal trivia history books! Cheers to knowledgelaughterand a brand new year filled with sparkling possibilities!
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New Year's Eve Trivia Quiz Questions
Which city is famous for its spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks at its Harbour Bridge?
New York City
Sydney
London
Tokyo
In which country is the New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square a famous event?
United Kingdom
Japan
France
United States
In which calendar is New Year's Day on January 1st?
Gregorian Calendar
Julian Calendar
Islamic Calendar
Hebrew Calendar
Which country was the first to adopt January 1st as the official New Year's Day?
Ancient Rome
Ancient Greece
Ancient China
Ancient Egypt
What is the name of the famous song often sung at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve in English-speaking countries?
Happy New Year
Jingle Bells
Auld Lang Syne
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
What fruit is traditionally eaten at midnight on New Year's Eve in Spain for good luck?
Oranges
Apples
Grapes
Bananas
What is traditionally baked into bread in Greece to celebrate New Year's?
An olive branch
A small figurine
A coin
A cinnamon stick
What is the primary color associated with New Year's celebrations in China?
Red
Green
Gold
Blue
Which country celebrates the New Year first?
Kiribati
Japan
New Zealand
Australia
In which country do people follow the tradition of 'First-Footing,' where the first person to enter a home after the stroke of midnight brings good luck for the upcoming year?
Austria
Scotland
Norway
France
Give yourself a round of applause! You're halfway through the quiz! In which country is it common to celebrate New Year's Eve by breaking dishes and plates for good luck?
Norway
Denmark
Sweden
Switzerland
What do the Swiss traditionally drop on the floor at midnight on New Year's Eve for good luck?
Cheese
Ice cream
Coins
Bread
What is the name of the traditional New Year's Day meal in the Southern United States?
Gumbo
Po' boy
Biscuits and gravy
Hoppin' John
What is the celebration where people jump into freezing cold water to welcome the new year?
Walrus plunge
Polar bear plunge
Seal plunge
Penguin plunge
What is the traditional New Year's Day dish in Japan that consists of a soup with mochi rice cakes and vegetables?
Soba
Ramen
Ozoni
Udon
Which country celebrates 'Hogmanay' as its New Year's Eve festival?
Scotland
Norway
Ireland
Australia
What is the traditional New Year's Eve drink in Spain?
Horchata
Sangria
Cava
Tequila
Almost done! Which country celebrates 'Songkran' as its traditional New Year?
China
Vietnam
India
Thailand
You're almost at the end! What do people in Ireland traditionally use to smack the walls of their houses with on New Year's Eve?
Sticks
Bread
Drums
Shamrocks
Last one: in which country is 'Takanakuy,' a festival where people settle their differences for the year with fistfightsheld?
Chile
Peru
Argentina
Brazil
4 Comments
I got 13 out of 20!
Not bad at all! You’ve got a good grasp on some of the world’s sparkling New Year’s customs. Like a firework display at midnightyou’ve shown bright spots of global knowledge. Keep exploring the traditions; who knowsnext yearyou might just be the star of the New Year’s Eve party!
I got 13 out of 20!
Not bad at all! You’ve got a good grasp on some of the world’s sparkling New Year’s customs. Like a firework display at midnightyou’ve shown bright spots of global knowledge. Keep exploring the traditions; who knowsnext yearyou might just be the star of the New Year’s Eve party!
16 out of 20
I think I’m learning new things lol
20/20!!!