World New Year's Traditions
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True/False
100
In Spain, what fruit do people eat 12 of when midnight strikes?
Grapes
100
What is the most popular New Year’s resolution?
To exercise more
100
What Swedish pop band sings the song “Happy New Year?”
ABBA
100
People in Japan eat noodles on New Year's Eve for long life.
TRUE
200
In what country do they make their front doors Red for New Year's?
China
200
What ancient civilization is credited with creating the first New Year’s celebration?
The Babylonians
200
In some countries, what do they do with Christmas trees on New Years Day?
Make bonfires with them
200
The month of January is named after a Greek god.
FALSE (Roman god Janus)
300
What color underwear is considered lucky for New Year’s in Italy and Brazil?
Red
300
Which Roman emperor introduced January 1 as the start of the year?
Julius Caesar
300
What percentage of people keep their New Year’s resolutions for a full year?
about 8%
300
In Scotland, the first person to enter your home should have blonde hair.
FALSE (dark hair)
400
In What Scandinavian country do they smash plates on New Years for good luck.
Denmark
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400
Which country celebrates the Lunar New Year instead of January 1?
China
400
Which month of the year has 28 days?
Every month :)
400
New Year is celebrated at the same time everywhere in the world.
FALSE (different time zones)
500
In what country to people traditionally kiss on New Year's Eve and singing Auld Lang Syne?
USA
500
In 1904, which newspaper sponsored the first New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square?
The New York Times
500
Who do cities and towns give a gift to on New Year's Day?
The first baby born on New Year's Day
500
New Year has been celebrated for over 4,000 years.
TRUE