History
What month marks the start of the New Year in most countries today?
January
What do people do at midnight on New Year’s Eve?
watch fireworks
What sound do you hear at midnight?
Fireworks
What is the Chinese zodiac animal this year?
snake
What country has the ball drop?
USA
What is the last day of the year called?
New Year’s Eve
What fruit do people in Spain eat for good luck?
grapes
What do people clean before New Year's for a fresh start?
Their home
What season will it be in Australia for January 2025?
summer
What country has a massive fireworks show?
Australia
What language does the word "January" come from?
A.) English
B.) French
C.) Latin
C.) Latin
What country invented the famous New Year's Song?
Scotland
What is the word for something you promise to change about yourself in the New Year?
resolution
What space event will occur in 2025, where the moon blocks the sun?
solar eclipse
What do the 12 grapes represent in Spain?
Good luck for each month
What is a "leap year"?
A leap year is a year with an extra day added to the calendar, February 29; it happens every 4 years
What is the Hindu festival of lights called?
Diwali
What color is worn for peace in Brazil during the New Year celebration?
white
What European country is hosting the 2025 Rugby World Cup?
France
Name 5 countries that have a Lunar New Year celebration
China, Vietnam, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Philippines, Indonesia
Which empire started celebrating New Year’s on January 1st, creating the modern tradition?
Roman Empire
Why do many cultures use loud noises, such as bells and fireworks, during New Year’s celebrations?
To scare away evil spirits
What do people sing on New Year's Eve?
clue: this song originates in Scotland
Auld Lang Syne
What asian country will Expo 2025 take place in?
Japan
What is the water festival in Thailand called?
Songkran