Step into the vibrant world of New Year traditions and cultural celebrations from across the globe! How familiar are you with the diverse customs that ring in the New Year in different countries? From fireworks in Sydney to the lantern festival in China, every region has its unique way of welcoming the New Year. Each tradition is a colorful expression of cultural heritage, reflecting history, beliefs, and community spirit.
Reflect on the significance of these customs and imagine the bustling streets, the joyous shouts, and the bright decorations that mark this annual celebration. These traditions often carry deeper meanings—bidding farewell to the past year while ushering in the hopes and promises of the new one. Would you like to test your knowledge about these fascinating global celebrations?
Engage your curiosity further by exploring more trivia about specific countries, historical time periods, and festivals. Expand your knowledge and appreciation for how diverse cultures embrace the New Year, fostering a greater understanding of our shared humanity.
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In which city is the Orange Bowl game played in at New Year’s?
Orlando
Orlando
Tampa
Tampa
Miami
Miami
Jacksonville
Jacksonville
Fireworks and ___ are the most important elements of New Year’s Eve for Indonesians?
Bongos
Bongos
Guitars
Guitars
Pianos
Pianos
Trumpets
Trumpets
In Finland during the afternoon of New Year’s eve, a German comedy sketch is shown every year. What is it called?
Dinner for one
Dinner for one
Breakfast for two
Breakfast for two
Lunch for three
Lunch for three
Supper for four
Supper for four
New Year’s Eve is also the day of which saint?
Stephen
Stephen
Silvester
Silvester
Simon
Simon
Stuart
Stuart
On New Year’s day in Belarus what is used to determine who will be next to marry?
A Rooster
A Rooster
A Coin
A Coin
A Pig
A Pig
A Dog
A Dog
What is the more popular name for the Vietnamese New Year?
Tat
Tat
Tot
Tot
Tit
Tit
Tet
Tet
Chinese New Year’s Day itself was traditionally called ‘Yuandan’, what does this translate as?
The first sunrise
The first sunrise
The first week
The first week
The first sun
The first sun
The first day
The first day
What do the children of Greece get filled with gifts at New Year’s?
Baskets
Baskets
Hats
Hats
Socks
Socks
Shoes
Shoes
In Brazil on the first day of the New Year they serve lentil soup or lentils and rice because lentil is believed to signify what?
Wealth
Wealth
Luck
Luck
Health
Health
Love
Love
After Chinese New Year what kind of dance is popular for the opening of businesses in Hong Kong and Macau?
Shadow Dance
Shadow Dance
Tap Dance
Tap Dance
River Dance
River Dance
Lion Dance
Lion Dance
On Chinese New Year, red packets with money inside are given to unmarried juniors, the amount of money inside must be what?
Even
Even
Odd
Odd
A multiple of 3
A multiple of 3
Over $4
Over $4
In the Netherlands, towns do not organize a central fireworks display, except for ___?
Assen
Assen
Eindhoven
Eindhoven
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
In which culture do they toss coins around a pan as they march around the house on New Year’s day?
Norwegian
Norwegian
Philippines
Philippines
French
French
Spanish
Spanish
What is the most similar dance to the traditional Chinese New Year Lion Dance?
The Jaguar Dance
The Jaguar Dance
The Tiger Dance
The Tiger Dance
The Dragon Dance
The Dragon Dance
The Cheetah Dance
The Cheetah Dance
In which country is the New Year’s festival called Songkran celebrated?
Thailand
Thailand
Japan
Japan
China
China
India
India
The Babylonian New Year began with the first New Moon after what?
March 1st
March 1st
December 31st
December 31st
January 1st
January 1st
The first day of Spring
The first day of Spring
Norwegians make rice pudding at New Year’s, what do they hide within it which guarantees wealth to the person who finds it?
A Grape
A Grape
A Rabbit
A Rabbit
A Coin
A Coin
An Almond
An Almond
In Irish culture what do single women place under their pillow on New Year’s eve, hoping to catch their future husband?
Orange Peel
Orange Peel
Roses
Roses
Coins
Coins
Mistletoe Leaves
Mistletoe Leaves
On New Year’s Eve Bosnian children receive ___ from adults who are dressed as Djed Mraz?
Money
Money
Gifts
Gifts
Chocolate
Chocolate
Candy
Candy
On New Year what is laden with flowers, candles, jewelry and is pushed out to sea from Brazil’s Ipenama beach in Rio de Janeiro?
A yacht
A yacht
A sacrificial boat
A sacrificial boat
A lilo
A lilo
A priest
A priest
In Russia, People try to start the new year without what?
Debts
Debts
Body Hair
Body Hair
Rats
Rats
Enemies
Enemies
What do they eat 12 of on New Year’s in Spain>
Chocolates
Chocolates
Peanuts
Peanuts
Strawberries
Strawberries
Grapes
Grapes
What did the ancient Persians give as gifts at New Year’s?
Milk
Milk
Flour
Flour
Eggs
Eggs
Sugar
Sugar
Chileans families celebrate the New Year by visiting what?
Hospitals
Hospitals
Brazil
Brazil
Cemeteries
Cemeteries
Beaches
Beaches
What is the Chinese New Year often referred to as?
The Asian New Year
The Asian New Year
The Spring New Year
The Spring New Year
The Animal New Year
The Animal New Year
The Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year
What is buried in the Greek New Year’s sweet bread and thought to bring good luck?
A Spoon
A Spoon
A Coin
A Coin
A Key
A Key
Chocolate
Chocolate
In ancient China for Chinese New Year, what was filled with gunpowder and burnt to create small explosions?
Pies
Pies
Lanterns
Lanterns
Pumpkins
Pumpkins
Bamboo Stems
Bamboo Stems
In Japan, New Year’s Eve is used to prepare for and welcome who?
Relatives
Relatives
The New Year’s god
The New Year’s god
Friends
Friends
Jesus
Jesus
The Koreans celebrate their New Year over the first how many days in January?
6
6
4
4
5
5
3
3
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Not bad
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