Exploring New Year Celebrations

Which country is known for the famous New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square?

• United Kingdom

• United States

• Australia

• Japan

What is the traditional New Year’s greeting in Japan?

• Feliz Año Nuevo

• Bonne Année

• Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu

• Buon Anno

Which fruit is traditionally eaten in Spain at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve?

• Apples

• Grapes

• Oranges

• Bananas

What is the name of the Scottish celebration of New Year’s Eve?

• Hogmanay

• Diwali

• Hanukkah

• Oktoberfest

Which animal is often associated with New Year celebrations in Chinese culture?

• Dragon

• Tiger

• Elephant

• Lion

What is the significance of the color red in Chinese New Year celebrations?

• It represents sadness

• It symbolizes wealth

• It signifies good luck

• It denotes peace

What is the name of the Roman god after whom the month of January is named?

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Janus

• Neptune

Which country celebrates New Year with a festival called "Songkran"?

• Thailand

• India

• Brazil

• Egypt

Which ancient civilization is credited with the earliest recorded New Year celebration?

• Egyptians

• Babylonians

• Greeks

• Romans

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

• Harbour Lights

• Skyfire

• Sydney Spectacular

• Harbour of Light Parade