Global New Year Traditions
People often make these to promise self-improvement in the new year.
New Year’s resolutions
This TV network traditionally broadcasts New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.
ABC
A year with 366 days is called this.
Leap Year
This hot drink gives you emotional support in winter.
Hot Chocolate
This clear, frozen ingredient is essential for making an ice sculpture.
Water
In Spain, people eat 12 of these at midnight for good luck.
Grapes
The Times Square Ball Drop first took place in this year.
1907
The Chinese zodiac cycle repeats every how many years.
12
A frozen dessert made from sweetened and flavored egg yolk and cream, often stirred while freezing.
Custard Ice Cream or Gelato
This animal has three hearts and blue blood.
Octopus
In this country, people smash plates on friends’ doorsteps for good luck.
Germany
This famous band recorded a song titled “New Year’s Day.”
U2
This zodiac animal is first in the cycle.
Rat
This Middle Eastern dessert consists of layers of pastry filled with nuts and sweetened with syrup.
Baklava
The number of sides that a snowflake has?
6 Sides
This country is usually one of the first to celebrate the New Year.
New Zealand
These colors are often associated with New Year’s celebrations and fireworks.
Silver and Gold
The calendar most of the world uses today is called?
Gregorian calendar
This dessert, sometimes shaped like a ring, symbolizes “coming full circle” in the U.S.
Bundt Cake
The first New Year's celebration dates back this many years?
4000 Years
In Italy they sleep with what under their pillow to bring good dreams and good fortune for the year ahead.
Bay Leaves
In China, this animal dance is believed to bring good fortune and scare away evil spirits.
Lion Dance
July 4, 2026 this nation celebrates its 250th anniversary. Which country is it?
The chemical reaction responsible for browning and deep flavor when searing meat.
Maillard reaction
This country consumes the most chocolate per person in the world.
Switzerland