New Year Traditions
Where did the tradition of lighting fireworks on New Years Eve begin?
China
What foods make up a traditional Southern New Years meal?
Pork, greens, black eyed peas, and cornbread
In some countries, ________ are used to make bonfires on New Years day
Christmas trees
Which Roman emperor introduced January 1st as the start of the new year?
Julius Caesar
What is recorded as the most common New Year's resolution?
To get healthier / exercise more
What color underwear is considered lucky for New Year’s in Italy and Brazil?
Red
Which country celebrates the New Year by breaking pomegranates for good luck?
Greece
Which country holds a tradition of throwing plates on their friends' doors on New Year's Eve?
Denmark
January was named after this Roman God
Janus, the god of doors and gates
Which animal will represent the Chinese New Year in 2026?
The Horse
In Scotland, what is the first visitor to your house after midnight on New Year’s Eve called?
The first-footer
What is wassailing?
Singing (an ancient English winter tradition, originating from pagan roots, that involves blessing orchards with singing, drinking spiced ale, making loud noises (like banging pots), and offering cider-soaked toast to trees on Twelfth Night (January 5th) )
Where does the festival that involves "demons" scaring children into obeying their parents on New Years Eve take place?
Japan
According to the ancient Roman calendar, in what month did the new year begin?
March
The city where a countdown is done with an elevator
Seattle
According to Christian tradition, when should you take your Christmas tree down?
On Twelfth Night, which is the evening of January 5th
When do the practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism celebrate New Year's?
A. Never
B. January
C. February
D. March
C. February
In Bolivia, _____are baked into sweets and whoever finds them has good luck for the next year.
Coins
What does “Auld Lang Syne” in the famous Scottish New Year song mean?
“Time gone by”
When does the crystal ball begin lowering in Times Square?
11.59 PM.
In Spain, eating 12 _______ is said to bring you good luck in the New Year.
Grapes
This "group" activity is known to be performed on New Year's day and to bring you good luck in the coming year. It involves a body of water.
The Polar Bear Swim
In Judaism, what is the New Year called?
Rosh Hashanah
According to the International Date Line, where on Earth is New Year’s celebrated first each year?
The Kiritimati Atoll in Kiribati