Philippines History
What is the old name of the Philippines?
Filipinas
In Santa Claus is Coming to Town, the singer tells children, “You better not cry” and “You better not _____.”
Pout
Name one of the top 5 New Year resolutions.
Lose Weight/Exercise More
Stop Smoking
Stick To a Budget
Find a better job
Become more organized
According to Beliefs, what do you do on New Year's Eve to grow taller?
Jump
A traditional game played on a board game using small sea shells in which players try to take all shells. The winner is determined by who has the most shells at the point when all small pits become empty.
Sungka
On March 11, 1942, who said the famous line, "I shall return"?
General Douglas McArthur
In ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’, how many swans are swimming?
seven
According to the Chinese Calendar, 2024 is the year of the _____
Dragon
In the Philippines, 12-13 different round fruits on the dining table during the New Year’s Eve celebration is believed to bring what?
Good Luck
By winning the women's 55 kg category at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which weightlifter became the first athlete from the Philippines to win an Olympic Gold?
Hidilyn Diaz
Who led the Cry of Pugad Lawin, which marked the beginning of the Philippine Revolution?
Andres Bonifacio
On the Song Twelve Days of Christmas, What was given on the fifth day?
Five golden rings
This country celebrates the New Year between April 13 to April 15 by throwing water.
Thailand
Each year, it is estimated that __ percent of New Year's resolutions are abandoned by February
80
it's a popular dish made with pork or chicken that is stewed or braised in a sauce made of vinegar, cooking oil, garlic, bay leaf, peppercorns, and soy sauce.
Adobo
For how many years did Spanish rule last in the Philippines?
333
What pop singer has been named the Queen of Christmas?
Mariah Carey
This is the Flower For January.
Carnation
It is a Spanish phrase which refers to a lavish midnight feast that takes place on New Year's Eve.
Media Noche
A 1977 David Lynch movie set partially in a pencil factory inspired the name of what Filipino alt rock band formed in 1989?
The Eraserheads
What are the last words of Jose Rizal?
Consummatum est! or It is Finished!
Complete the lyrics: “Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? In the lane…"
Snow is glistening
This Roman Emperor, was the first to declare Jan. 1 a national holiday. He named the month after Janus, the Roman god of doors and gates.
Julius Caesar
The timeless New Year’s song, "_______” means, “times gone by.”
Auld Lang Syne
what does PAG ASA stand for
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.