New Year Quiz
Ready for a fresh start? In this New Year quiz, you get 25 questions about the New Year, calendars, traditions and common fun facts. Answer the questions, score points, and receive your rank at the end!
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Where does the world's most famous New Year's Eve countdown with the "Ball Drop" take place?
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Which country celebrates the New Year first due to its location near the International Date Line?
3.
Which country is known for one of the largest New Year's Eve fireworks displays in the world?
4.
Which song is commonly sung at midnight on New Year's Eve in Scotland?
5.
Which Roman god gave the month of January its name?
6.
Which color traditionally symbolizes luck and prosperity during the Chinese New Year?
7.
What do many people in Spain traditionally eat at midnight on New Year's Eve?
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Which unusual New Year's tradition is common in Denmark?
9.
What is the first day of the year officially called?
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Which food symbolizes wealth and prosperity in Italy on New Year's Day?
11.
Which country celebrates New Year's Eve in summer with large beach parties?
12.
Which tradition is part of the New Year celebrations in Japan?
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Which calendar is used worldwide as the official civil calendar?
14.
Why do leap years exist?
15.
Which animal is NOT part of the Chinese zodiac?
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What is the last day of the year called in German?
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Which drink is most commonly used worldwide to toast the New Year?
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Which country is known for its New Year's Day swim in icy waters?
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What does the German New Year's greeting "Guten Rutsch" originally mean?
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Which city hosts one of the largest organized New Year's Eve fireworks displays in Europe?
21.
Which traditional form of fortune-telling was long part of German New Year's Eve customs?
22.
Which color do people in Brazil traditionally wear on New Year's Eve for good luck?
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What is the most common New Year's resolution worldwide?
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Which classical music piece traditionally concludes the Vienna New Year's Concert?
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Which event officially marks the beginning of a new year worldwide?
