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WorksheetsNew Year's Quiz
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 26mins
What is the traditional New Year's greeting in Japan?
Sayonara
Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu
Konnichiwa
Arigatou gozaimasu
In which country is it customary to eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve?
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
What ancient civilization is believed to have held the first New Year's celebrations?
Ancient Egypt
Mesopotamia
Maya civilization
Ancient Greece
Which Roman god is January named after?
Janus
Jupiter
Venus
Mars
What is the success rate of New Year's resolutions, according to a study by the University of Scranton?
12%
8%
50%
25%
What is the cultural significance of eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Day in the southern United States?
It is a symbol of mourning and remembrance
It is a tradition to honor the harvest season
It is a way to ward off evil spirits
It is believed to bring good luck and prosperity.
According to psychologists, why do people often fail to keep their New Year's resolutions?
Lack of interest in self-improvement
Too much time spent on social media
Lack of financial resources
Setting unrealistic goals, lack of accountability, and not having a clear plan of action
What is the concept of 'temporal landmarks' in relation to setting New Year's goals?
Physical landmarks for setting new goals
Spiritual milestones for setting new goals
Mental markers for setting new goals
Emotional markers for setting new goals
What is the significance of the song 'Auld Lang Syne' in New Year's celebrations?
It is a song of farewell and remembrance
It is a song to welcome the new year
It is a song to ward off evil spirits
It is a song to honor the harvest season
What is the tradition of 'First-Footing' associated with New Year's Day in Scotland?
It is the first person to enter a home after midnight
It is the first meal of the year
It is the first dance of the year
It is the first drink of the year
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
Brooklyn Bridge Ball Drop
What is the tradition of making noise at midnight on New Year's Eve believed to originate from?
Scaring away evil spirits
Waking up those who have fallen asleep
Signaling the start of the new year
Expressing joy and excitement
What is the significance of the New Year's Day parade in London?
It is a celebration of the city's history
It is a tribute to the monarch
It is a showcase of the city's cultural diversity
It is a charity event to raise funds for the needy
What is the tradition of 'Polar Bear Plunge' associated with New Year's Day in some countries?
It is a tradition of swimming in icy waters
It is a tradition of visiting the zoo
It is a tradition of eating seafood
It is a tradition of going on a winter hike
What is the cultural significance of eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Day in the southern United States?
It is a symbol of mourning and remembrance
It is a tradition to honor the harvest season
It is a way to ward off evil spirits
It is believed to bring good luck and prosperity.
What is the significance of the 'Watch Night' service in African-American communities on New Year's Eve?
It is a service to honor the ancestors
It is a service to celebrate the end of the year
It is a service to commemorate the Emancipation Proclamation
It is a service to pray for good luck in the new year
What is the tradition of 'Mochitsuki' associated with New Year's in Japan?
It is a tradition of visiting temples
It is a tradition of making and eating special rice cakes
It is a tradition of giving gifts
It is a tradition of cleaning the house
What is the significance of the 'Hogmanay' celebration on New Year's Eve in Scotland?
It is a celebration to honor the harvest season
It is a celebration to ward off evil spirits
It is a celebration to welcome the new year
It is a celebration to remember the departed
What is the tradition of 'Osechi Ryori' associated with New Year's in Japan?
It is a tradition of visiting temples
It is a tradition of making and eating special meals
It is a tradition of giving gifts
It is a tradition of cleaning the house
What is the significance of the 'Times Square Ball Drop' event on New Year's Eve in New York City?
It is a celebration to honor the city's history
It is a tribute to the city's cultural diversity
It is a celebration to mark the beginning of the new year
It is a charity event to raise funds for the needy
What is the significance of the 'Burning of the Old Year' tradition in some cultures during New Year's celebrations?
It is a tradition to burn old items to make room for new ones
It is a tradition to burn a representation of the old year to symbolize letting go of the past
It is a tradition to burn a bonfire to ward off evil spirits
It is a tradition to burn candles to bring light into the new year
What is the significance of the '108 Bells' tradition in Japan during New Year's celebrations?
It is a tradition to ring a bell 108 times to bring good luck
It is a tradition to ring a bell 108 times to symbolize the 108 human sins in Buddhist belief
It is a tradition to ring a bell 108 times to ward off evil spirits
It is a tradition to ring a bell 108 times to wake up the gods for the new year
According to macrotrends.net, what was the total revenue for the 12 months ending on September 30th?
$1.069 billion
$1.066 billion
$1.067 billion
$1.068 billion
According to CBS news, on what year was the New Year's Eve ball dropped
(a)
According to 6sqft, how many people are expected to watch the ball drop around the world?
Less than 10,000,000 people
Around 100 million people
Around 500 million people
Around 1 billion people
What percentage of people watching the ball at home are going to be Americans (US citizens)?
10%
2%
20%
30%
