Bollywood Fanatics
Celebrated worldwide as the “King of Bollywood,” this legendary Indian actor rose to international fame through decades of blockbuster films and is instantly recognized for his iconic open-arms pose, a move that has become a symbol of his on-screen charm.
Who is Shah Rukh Khan?
Many people celebrate the new year with this kind of sparkling drink, often in a fancy glass at midnight.
What is Champagne?
The Earth completes this once every year, making New Year’s celebrations possible.
What is a revolution around the Sun?
This holiday, celebrated on December 25th, commemorates the birth of Jesus.
What is Christmas?
During the final moments of the passing year, on average, people start counting down from this number.
What is 10?
This actor became one of Bollywood’s top stars in the 1990s with hits like Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, is known for his boy-next-door charm and versatile roles.
Who is Aamir Khan?
Worldwide, wearing this color of underwear on New Year’s Eve is supposed to bring love.
What is pink or red?
Each January 1st, people symbolically get a “fresh start,” often described as turning this over.
What is a New Leaf?
The Gregorion Calender, the calender which we use today, has New Year's Day on Jan 1. Who initially wrote this Calender?
(Hint: It's is named after him.)
Who is Pope Gregory the 13th?
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Question 2
Residents and visitors of this city famously gather to watch a giant illuminated ball drop at midnight to welcome the New Year.
Released in 1985, this Bollywood action-drama tells the story of twin brothers separated at birth who grow up in very different circumstances. One becomes a criminal while the other is raised as an honest and law-abiding citizen. The film starred Amitabh Bachchan in a dual role, showcasing two very different personalities. It became one of the biggest box-office hits of the 1980s.
What is Aakhree Raasta?
In Australia, many people celebrate New Year’s Eve outdoors, often at the beach or in city parks, and watch spectacular fireworks over this famous place.
What is Sydney Harbor?
This is the most common New Year's Resolution, but often doesn't happen.
What is exercising/losing weight?
What holiday is known for eating foods like, collard greens, black-eyed peas, yams, peanuts, and cornbread?
What is Kwanzaa?
New Zealand celebrates the New Year in this season.
What is summer?
Released in 1981, this romantic drama directed by Yash Chopra tells the story of two star-crossed lovers from different social backgrounds. Starring Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha, it features the famous song “Tere Mere Sapne” and became one of the defining love stories of early 1980s Bollywood.
What is Silsila?
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Question 1
On New Year’s Eve in Spain and some Latin American countries, people eat twelve of these at midnight—one for each chime of the clock—for good luck.
On January 1, 1948, India adopted this and it has been standing for the past 78 years.
What is the National Anthem/ Jana Gana Mana?
This holiday, celebrated on December 26th in some countries, is a time for giving to the less fortunate and for sporting events.
What is Boxing Day?
This country is the first to celebrate the New Year.
Hint: Time Zone- UTC+14
What is Kiribati?
Released in 1983, this cult Hindi film became a favorite among serious Bollywood fans for its sharp dark comedy and fearless satire, boldly criticizing corruption in politics, the media, and bureaucracy. Starring Naseeruddin Shah, Ravi Baswani, and Satish Shah, it is especially remembered for its wildly chaotic courtroom sequence that parodied real public figures and remains iconic decades later.
What is Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro?
In Japan, Joya no Kane, a Buddhist tradition involves ringing a temple bell 108 times on New Year’s Eve to cleanse people of what?
What are sins and bad luck?
This Roman god, often shown with two faces looking to the past and future, gives January its name and symbolizes New Year reinvention.
Who is Janus, Roman god of beginnings, endings, transitions, and doorways.
In the Jewish Holiday of Hanukkah, a dreidel, or top, is spun and set of candles are lit. What is the name of the set of candles and how many sides does the top have?
(One correct is 250, two correct is 500)
What is a Menorah and 4?
This place is the last country to celebrate the New Year. (There are 2, but give the habituated one)
What is the American Somoa?