New Year Traditions
Where did the firework tradition begin?
China
Which is recorded as the most common resolution people have made?
To get healthier
Which animal will represent the Chinese New Year 2026?
Horse
In some countries they turn these into bonfires on New years day
Christmas trees
The city where a countdown is done with an elevator
Seattle
What color underwear is considered lucky for New Year’s in Italy and Brazil?
Red
Which Roman emperor introduced January 1st at the start of the new year?
Julius Caesar
When does the crystal ball begin lowering in Times Square?
11.59 PM.
Which country holds a tradition of throwing plates on their friends' doors on New Year's Eve?
Denmark
Where does Olivier salad have the name ‘Hussars' salad’?
The Netherlands
Where does the Royal Family spend New Year's Eve?
Sandringham House in Norfolk
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) )
In the ancient Roman calendar when did the new year begin?
a)March 1 | b)April 1 | c)February 1
01 March.
Which country celebrates New Year’s Day on April 14th?
Nepal
In Scotland, what is the first visitor to your house after midnight on New Year’s Eve called?
The first-footer
According to tradition, when should you take your Christmas tree down?
According to Christian tradition, you should take your Christmas tree down on January 6th, which is the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the end of the 12 days of Christmas and the arrival of the Three Wise Men
What does Scottish “Auld Lang Syne” New Year song mean?
The Scottish New Year's song Auld Lang Syne means "old long since" or "for old times' sake" and is about cherishing past friendships and memories as the new year begins, encouraging people to "take a cup of kindness" for old acquaintances, not forget them, and toasting to shared history and camaraderie
When do the practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism celebrate New Year's?
A. Never
B. January
C. February
D. March
C. February
According to the International Date Line, where on Earth is New Year’s celebrated first each year?
The Kiritimati Atoll in Kiribati
January was named after this Roman God
Janus, the god of doors and gates
In Spain, eating 12 of these are to bring you good luck in the New Year.
a)Grapes | b)Churros | c)Croquetas
Grapes
In Bolivia, _____are baked into sweets and whoever finds the ____has good luck for the next year.
a)eggs | b)bananas | c)coins
Coins
This 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.
a)Polar Express | b)Polar Bear Swim | c)Big Bear Dive
The Polar Bear Swim
In Judaism, what is the New Year called?
Rosh Hashanah
Which country celebrates the New Year by breaking pomegranates for good luck?
Greece