New Year’s Eve Celebrations

• Question 1 out of 10

  Which city is famous for its New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square?

  The Times Square Ball Drop has been a New York City tradition since 1907.

  New York City

  Chicago

  Los Angeles

  Washington, D.C.

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• Question 2 out of 10

  In Spain, people traditionally eat how many grapes at midnight for good luck?

  One grape is eaten with each of the twelve clock chimes to bring good fortune for each month of the new year.

  10

  12

  7

  24

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• Question 3 out of 10

  Which tradition is meant to symbolize reflection on the past year and hope for the next?

  New Year’s resolutions are a long-standing tradition focused on self-improvement and fresh starts.

  Writing New Year’s resolutions

  Setting off fireworks

  Staying awake until midnight

  Exchanging gifts

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• Question 4 out of 10

  Which song is traditionally sung at midnight on New Year’s Eve?

  “Auld Lang Syne” comes from a Scottish poem and represents friendship, reflection, and new beginnings.

  Silent Night

  Auld Lang Syne

  Amazing Grace

  God Save the King

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• Question 5 out of 10

  In many cultures, wearing what color on New Year’s Eve is believed to bring good luck?

  Red is associated with luck, prosperity, and protection in several cultures around the world.

  Blue

  Green

  White

  Red

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• Question 6 out of 10

  Which country is known for massive New Year’s Eve fireworks over Sydney Harbour?

  Sydney’s fireworks are among the world’s largest and occur early due to Australia’s time zone.

  Canada

  Australia

  New Zealand

  South Africa

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• Question 7 out of 10

  In the southern United States, which food is traditionally eaten for good luck on New Year’s Day?

  Black-eyed peas are believed to symbolize prosperity and good fortune in the year ahead.

  Black-eyed peas

  Apples

  Cornbread

  Turkey

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• Question 8 out of 10

  In many cultures, making noise at midnight is believed to do what?

  Noise from fireworks, bells, or cheering is traditionally meant to drive away bad luck and welcome the new year.

  Wake neighbors for celebration

  Honor ancestors

  Scare away bad luck or evil spirits

  Signal the start of winter

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• Question 9 out of 10

  Which time zone is the first to officially ring in the New Year each year?

  New Zealand is among the first populated places to welcome the New Year due to its position near the International Date Line.

  Eastern Standard Time

  Greenwich Mean Time

  Japan Standard Time

  New Zealand Standard Time

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• Question 10 out of 10

  In Japan, what traditional sound marks the arrival of the New Year?

  In Japan, Buddhist temples ring their bells 108 times to symbolize the clearing away of human desires and a fresh start for the new year.

  Firecrackers

  Drum performances

  Temple bells rung 108 times

  Whistles and horns

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