KS4 New Year Quiz 2026

What is the most common New Year's resolution?

• Stop learning new things

• Exercise more and get in shape

• Spend less time with family

• Eat more junk food

Why do people make New Year's resolutions?

• To set goals and make positive changes

• To make negative changes

• To eat more junk food

• To stay exactly the same

Which country celebrates New Year's with a tradition of eating 12 grapes at midnight?

• Spain

• China

• France

• Italy

What is the origin of the New Year's celebration on January 1st?

• Gregorian calendar

• Ancient Roman calendar

• Chinese lunar calendar

• Mayan calendar

What ancient civilization celebrated the New Year around the time of the vernal equinox?

• Roman civilization

• Ancient Greek civilization

• Mayan civilization

• Mesopotamian civilization

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

• To keep bad luck away

• To let the old year out and the new year in

• To invite evil spirits into the house

• To bring good fortune for the new year

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

• Happy Birthday

• Bohemian Rhapsody

• Auld Lang Syne

• Jingle Bells

What famous band recorded the song 'Auld Lang Syne' for New Year's celebrations?

• The Beach Boys

• The Beatles

• Led Zeppelin

• The Rolling Stones

What is the traditional New Year's dish in the Southern United States believed to bring good luck?

• Hot dogs

• Pizza

• Black-eyed peas and collard greens

• Sushi

What is the name of the famous New Year's Eve ball drop event in New York City?

• Times Square Ball Drop

• Central Park Ball Drop

• Empire State Ball Drop

• Statue of Liberty Ball Drop