Looking for a lighthearted way to ring in the new year? This free New Year’s trivia puzzle is a funeasy way to learn how people around the world celebrate—no pressureno prizes required (unless you want them!). It’s perfect for passing the time before midnightsharing with familyor enjoying quietly with a cup of coffee.

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What You’ll Find in the Quiz

The printable is completely free to download and printwith no sign-up required. The printable includes 18 multiple-choice questions inspired by New Year’s traditions from around the world—some familiarsome surprisingand all meant to be fun.

• 18 easy-to-medium trivia questions
• A printable PDF you can use at home or at a gathering
• An answer key (so no guessing required)
• A few fun facts sprinkled in along the way

A Few Fun Traditions You’ll See in the Quiz

New Year’s looks very different around the world. In Spainpeople eat 12 grapes at midnight for good luck. In Denmarkfriends smash old dishes at each other’s doors. And in Times Squarethat famous ball weighs nearly 12,000 pounds and sparkles with thousands of crystal triangles.

The quiz pulls in traditions like these from several countries—just enough to spark curiosity without feeling like homework.

Ways You Might Use This Puzzle

• As a casual activity before or after midnight
• During a family game night over the holidays
• For small gatheringsclassroomsor senior groups
• As a simple icebreaker for New Year’s events
• For quiet solo fun if you enjoy trivia puzzles

Sample Questions from the Quiz

Here are a few sample questions to give you a feel for what’s inside:

• What color underwear do some Latin Americans wear on New Year’s Eve for love?
• In Japanwhat do Buddhist temples ring 108 times at midnight?
• Which country celebrates New Year’s by jumping off chairs at midnight?
• In Scotlandwhat is the name of their New Year’s Eve celebration?
• What do people in Ecuador burn at midnight to represent the old year?

Download the Printable Trivia Quiz

If you’d like a printable versionyou can download the free PDF below. It includes all 18 questionsanswer choicesand the answer key—ready to print and share.

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Want a printable copy? You can download the free PDF using the button above the quiz.

A Simple Way to Welcome the New Year

The start of a new year doesn’t have to be busy or complicated. Sometimes it’s nice to slow downlearn something newand enjoy a small moment of fun. I hope this trivia puzzle brings a little curiosity and laughter into your celebration.

Wishing you a happyhealthy New Year—and happy puzzling.

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