New Year's Eve Trivia Quiz

What country is known for the tradition of eating 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve?

• Germany

• France

• Spain

• Italy

In which country is it a tradition to wear red underwear on New Year's Eve for good luck?

• France

• Spain

• China

• Italy

In what year did the famous New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square for the first time?

• 1925

• 1943

• 1907

• 1912

What is the significance of breaking dishes on New Year's Eve in some cultures?

• To celebrate the end of the year

• To honor the tradition of breaking things

• To bring good luck and ward off evil spirits

• To attract bad luck and evil spirits

What is the superstition behind opening all the doors and windows at midnight on New Year's Eve?

• To invite ghosts and spirits into the house

• To let go of the old year and welcome the new one with fresh energy and positivity.

• To keep evil spirits out of the house

• To let the old year escape and bring bad luck

What food is traditionally eaten in the southern United States on New Year's Eve for good luck?

• Black-eyed peas

• Sushi

• Tacos

• Pasta

In which country did the tradition of fireworks on New Year's Eve originate?

• China

• Russia

• United States

• Brazil

What is the name of the famous New Year's Eve fireworks display in Sydney, Australia?

• Sydney New Year's Eve Fireworks

• Brisbane New Year's Eve Fireworks

• Melbourne New Year's Eve Fireworks

• Perth New Year's Eve Fireworks

January is named after what Roman god who had two faces so he could look ahead to the future and back at the past at the same time?

• Jupiter
• Janus
• Jason
• Justica

Why do the Chinese celebrate the New Year by letting off firecrackers?

• To commorate departed family members
• To encourage good luck in the coming year
• To scare away evil spirits
• All answers are correct