New Year

Multiple Choice

What do the Spanish eat one each of in the 12 seconds before the New Year begins?

• Apples

• Grapes

• Mint

• Peaches

Multiple Choice

In Italy, which colour of underwear are you supposed to wear on New Year’s Eve?

• Red

• Green

• Black

• Pink

Multiple Choice

Which percentage of people actually achieve their New Year resolutions?

• 100%

• 57%

• 23%

• 8%

Multiple Choice

In which country do people throw “Forget the Year” parties in December?

• India

• USA

• UK

• Japan

Multiple Choice

In Venezuela, what should you take around the house if you want to travel in the New Year?

• A pet

• A broom

• A suitcase

Multiple Choice

During the Chinese New Year, what activity should you avoid to ward off bad luck?

• wearing red

• using scissors

• cleaning the house

Multiple Choice

Which country refers to New Year's Eve as Hogmanay?

• New Zealand

• Scotland

• Ireland

Multiple Choice

The earliest known New Year’s celebration was 4,000 years ago in Mesopotamia.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau more cars get stolen on New Year’s Eve than at any other time of the year.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The top New Year’s resolution is to make more money in the coming year.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

New Year’s Eve is celebrated on the same date all over the world.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

January is named after the Roman two-faced god Janus.

• True

• False