New Year Traditions and Calendar History

The video explores the history and traditions of New Year celebrations. It begins with an introduction to the New Year, followed by a detailed history of how January 1st became the start of the year, highlighting the contributions of Julius Caesar and the Gregorian calendar. The video then explains the origins of the names of the months, linking them to Roman gods and historical figures. It also covers unique New Year traditions from around the world, such as eating grapes in Spain and smashing plates in Denmark. The video concludes with a promotion of the makemegenius.com website.

Which ancient civilization celebrated the New Year around March 20th?

• Romans

• Mesopotamians

• Greeks

• Egyptians

Who was responsible for designing the solar calendar that influenced the Roman calendar?

• Romulus

• Julius Caesar

• Christopher Clavius

• Pope Gregory XII

What was the main flaw in the solar calendar designed by Julius Caesar?

• It had too many months

• It was based on the lunar cycle

• It started in March

• It did not account for leap years correctly

Which month is named after the Roman God of War?

• January

• May

• August

• March

What is the origin of the name for the month of April?

• It is derived from the Greek name for Venus

• It is named after a Roman emperor

• It is based on a Latin word for 'open'

• It is named after a Roman festival

Which month was originally the starting month of the Roman calendar?

• September

• July

• March

• January

In which country do people eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve for good luck?

• Spain

• Japan

• Brazil

• Denmark

What unique New Year tradition involves smashing plates against doors?

• Ringing bells 108 times

• Jumping seven waves

• Eating 12 grapes

• Smashing plates

In which country is it a tradition to jump seven waves for good luck in the New Year?

• Japan

• Estonia

• Brazil

• Scotland

How many times are bells rung in Japan to celebrate the New Year?

• 365 times

• 108 times

• 7 times

• 12 times