New Year Celebrations Quiz

What is the name of the celebration that marks the beginning of the new year in Scotland?

• Hogmanay

• Burns Night

• St. Andrew's Day

• Guy Fawkes Night

Which famous landmark in London is known for its New Year's Eve fireworks display?

• The Shard

• Buckingham Palace

• The London Eye

• Tower Bridge

In which month does the Chinese New Year usually occur?

• January

• February

• March

• April

What is the traditional Scottish song sung at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve?

• Auld Lang Syne

• Flower of Scotland

• Loch Lomond

• Caledonia

What is the first day of the year called in the Gregorian calendar?

• New Year's Eve

• New Year's Day

• Boxing Day

• Twelfth Night

Which country is known for dropping a giant ball in Times Square to mark the New Year?

• United Kingdom

• Australia

• United States

• Canada

What is the name of the calendar most commonly used today, which starts the new year on January 1st?

• Julian Calendar

• Gregorian Calendar

• Lunar Calendar

• Islamic Calendar

How many seconds are there in one minute, which is often counted down during New Year's Eve celebrations?

• 30

• 45

• 60

• 90

What is the name of the festival celebrated in Wales on New Year's Day?

• Calan Gaeaf

• Calan Mai

• Calan Awst

• Calennig

Which Roman god is the month of January named after, symbolising beginnings and transitions?

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Janus

• Neptune