WorksheetsQuiz for L&I training
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
In which country 12 grapes are eaten during the New Years Eve at midnight?
Japan
Spain
France
Mexico
Which New Year’s Eve tradition from the CIS countries started to become official as an annual
activity for families since the year 1917?
Practicing ski
Koleda
Yolka
Cheburashka
In which region of the world there is the tradition of wearing red or yellow underwear for the
New Year´s celebration as a symbol of love and financial success?
Africa
North America
Europe
Latin America
On which of the African countries, a reggae musical festival called Kilifi takes place? “ Lasting
from December 30 to January 2, it is held on a 20-acre plot of land beneath 1,000-year-old
baobab trees and features DJ sets, live music, organic food and drink stalls, and a water park.
The burning of a giant sculpture welcomes in the new year and symbolizes new beginnings and
the hope for a bright future”
Nigeria
Kenya
South Africa
Ghana
Which African country uses the Coptic calendar and celebrates New Year on September 11?
Ethiopia
Tanzania
Somalia
Gambia
Which are some of the most popular movies broadcasted during the New Year’s Eve?
Home alone
Irony of Fate
Zolushka
All of the above
January gets its name from the ancient Roman god of gates and doors. Name this god.
Janus
Januerus
Jaanus
Anuarios
If you lived in ancient Persia, what gift would you give out on New Year's?
Rice
Saffron
Eggs
All of the above
What country rings in the New Year with bells coming from Buddhist temples?
Thailand
Korea
Japan
China
Where is New Year's Eve known as Hogmanay?
Scotland
Ireland
UK
France
What is eaten for the Jewish New Year?
Honey and apples
Humus and apples
Rice and apples
All of the above
What is the most popular New Year's resolution?
Get more money
Get married
Lose weight
Health and happiness
When did New Years Eve begin to be celebrated in Kazakhstan?
mid-XIX century
end of the XIX century
beginning of the XX century
end of the XVIII century
How is “Father Frost” called in the Kazakh language?
Alma ata
Ded Moroz
Ayaz ata
Ak ata
The first time that January 1st was celebrated as the beginning of a new year was in 153 B.C.
when the Romans moved the first month of their calendar back to January. For what reason did
the Romans do this?
To coincide with elections of the two highest ranking Republic positions.
To honor the god, Janus, god of beginnings and transitions.
More sacred sheep were born in January than in February.
To honor Tobasco, god of hangover relief.
