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Ringing in the New Year
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Global New Year's Traditions
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This global soccer tournament, hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada, expanded to 48 teams for 2026.
What is the FIFA World Cup?
200
In Spain, it is tradition to eat 12 of this fruit at midnight—one for each chime of the clock—to bring good luck.
What are grapes?
200
This "Queen of Christmas" released the iconic hit "All I Want for Christmas Is You" in 1994.
Who is (Mariah) Carey?
200
This is the name of the "spy" who hides in different places around the house to report back to Santa.
What is the Elf on the Shelf?
200
In Spain, it is a tradition to eat 12 of this fruit—one for each stroke of the clock at midnight—to ensure 12 months of good luck.
400
These Italian cities are the primary hosts of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
What are Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo?
400
This island nation is typically the first in the world to welcome the new year due to its position on the International Date Line.
What is Kiribati (Christmas Island)?
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This traditional New Year's Eve song’s title literally translates to "Old Long Since".
What is "Auld Lang Syne"?
400
In many cultures, children who are "naughty" expect to find this in their stockings instead of toys.
What is a lump of coal?
400
To welcome the New Year, Buddhist temples in this country ring their bells exactly 108 times.
What is Japan?
600
In 2026, this legendary golfer will likely headline the Presidents Cup as it returns to Medinah Country Club.
Who is Tiger Woods?
600
This city in Pennsylvania rings in the new year by dropping a giant 300-pound chocolate "Kiss".
What is Hershey?
600
In "Frosty the Snowman," this magical object placed on his head causes him to begin to dance around.
What is an old silk hat?
600
This horned, "anti-Santa" figure from Central European folklore punishes misbehaving children.
Who is Krampus?
600
In Denmark, people traditionally do this at the stroke of midnight to literally "leap" into the New Year and leave bad luck behind.
What is jumping off a chair?
800
In the 1946 classic It's a Wonderful Life, George Bailey is saved by his guardian angel, who has this name.
Who is (Clarence) Odbody?
800
In Denmark, people traditionally jump off of these at the stroke of midnight to "leap" into the new year and banish bad luck.
What are chairs?
800
This 1970 Christmas song by José Feliciano features lyrics in both English and Spanish.
What is Feliz Navidad?
800
This popular Christmas plant, often used for kissing, is actually a parasite that grows on trees.
What is mistletoe?
800
Residents of the Philippines often wear clothes with this specific pattern on New Year's Eve because the round shape symbolizes coins and wealth.
What are polka dots?
1000
Voiced by Tom Hanks, this character punches the word "LEAD" into a young girl’s ticket in The Polar Express.
Who is The Conductor?
1000
The Scottish call New Year’s Eve by this name, which involves traditions like "first-footing".
What is Hogmanay?
1000
According to "The Twelve Days of Christmas," this is the total number of "Golden Rings" received by the end of the song.
What is 5?
1000
The first artificial Christmas trees were made in Germany during the 19th century using these items dyed green.
What are goose feathers?
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This island nation is the first place on Earth to see the New Year due to its location right next to the International Date Line.
What is Kiribati?