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Quiz about New Year Celebrations
Quiz about New Year Celebrations

New Year Celebrations Trivia Quiz


All over the globe people celebrate a new year with traditions that are special to their country. Some traditions are found in many countries, but alas, those traditions are only identified with one country in this quiz.

A photo quiz by mlcmlc. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
mlcmlc
Time
3 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
392,762
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
864
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (5/10), Guest 86 (10/10), Guest 73 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Throughout Scotland there are many traditions for New Year's or Hogmanay celebrations. One tradition is to link arms and sing the words of which Robert Burns' poem? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. Many New Year's Eve celebrations in Russia are visited by Ded Moroz and Snegurockka (Grandfather Frost and the Snow Maiden). Do they bring presents?


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Question 3 of 10
3. Some of the new year celebrations in Brazil honor the Afro-Brazilian goddess Iemanjá. Though many things are offered, which of these is given by throwing them into the sea?
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Question 4 of 10
4. It is a New Year's tradition in Panama to construct one or more muñecos de año viejo (old year dolls) to symbolize what should be left behind with the old year. What happens to these on New Year's Eve?
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Question 5 of 10
5. In the United States, many folk watch the New Year's Eve ball drop just before midnight in New York's Times Square. Whether you can attend in person or watch it televised, how do many people welcome the New Year when the clocks begin to strike midnight?
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Question 6 of 10
6. The Chinese New Year celebration is sixteen days long. It starts on New Year's Eve with a reunion dinner for the extended family. There's also gift-giving, which includes money often given in which of these? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. In Greece, which fruit will you often see hanging by or above the front door, which is smashed on New Year's Day during the Kalo Podariko?
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Question 8 of 10
8. One of Germany's traditions for Silvester (New Year's Eve) is to eat Pfannkuchen or Krapfen. Another tradition started in 1963 with the New Year's Eve showing of which British comedy sketch? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. What happens to the crockery, perhaps collected throughout the year, in Denmark on New Year's Eve? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. In Spain, families celebrate with a festive meal on Nochevieja (New Year's Eve). Everyone is supposed to eat grapes before the bells stop striking midnight. How many grapes for each?
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Throughout Scotland there are many traditions for New Year's or Hogmanay celebrations. One tradition is to link arms and sing the words of which Robert Burns' poem?

Answer: Auld Lang Syne

The tradition includes joining hands and singing. During the last verse participants' arms are crossed in front of their chest. As the song ends, everyone rushes to the center, then back out only to turn around and face outwards.

There are many other festivities which include fire, storytelling and, not surprisingly, whiskey drinking.
2. Many New Year's Eve celebrations in Russia are visited by Ded Moroz and Snegurockka (Grandfather Frost and the Snow Maiden). Do they bring presents?

Answer: Yes

Christmas trees were banned in Russia, but a New Year's tree, or novogodnaya yolka, became a holiday symbol in 1935. Ded Moroz and his granddaughter Snegurochka often attend parties and bring presents for children.

Another favorite treat is an Olivier salad, made mainly from mayonnaise, boiled potatoes, carrots, dill pickles, green peas, eggs and boiled chicken (there are variations by location or availability of ingredients).
3. Some of the new year celebrations in Brazil honor the Afro-Brazilian goddess Iemanjá. Though many things are offered, which of these is given by throwing them into the sea?

Answer: flowers

West African slaves were not allowed to observe their worship, and merged some traditions with Catholicism, creating Candomblé. Iemanjá, the goddess of the sea, protects the sailors and fishermen. Celebrants not only offer gifts by throwing them into the sea, but also jump over seven waves to bring strength to the new year.
4. It is a New Year's tradition in Panama to construct one or more muñecos de año viejo (old year dolls) to symbolize what should be left behind with the old year. What happens to these on New Year's Eve?

Answer: they are burned or exploded

These effigies could be of famous folk, such as politicians or actors, or even Transformers and Minions. They are set outside for everyone to view until they are burned at midnight on New Year's Eve. New Year celebrations continue until Three Kings' Day on January 6. There are also many parties with good food, wine, singing and dancing.
5. In the United States, many folk watch the New Year's Eve ball drop just before midnight in New York's Times Square. Whether you can attend in person or watch it televised, how do many people welcome the New Year when the clocks begin to strike midnight?

Answer: kiss someone

The New York celebrations did include fireworks, but when they were banned, the ball was fashioned and made its debut in 1907. Kissing someone at midnight is supposed to banish loneliness for the upcoming year. Many celebrants also drink champagne to herald the new year.
6. The Chinese New Year celebration is sixteen days long. It starts on New Year's Eve with a reunion dinner for the extended family. There's also gift-giving, which includes money often given in which of these?

Answer: red envelopes

The red envelopes, or "hong bao" are usually given to younger children. The celebrations also include fireworks, cleaning the house, and decorating with lanterns, paint, and paper cutting with red being the prominent color.
7. In Greece, which fruit will you often see hanging by or above the front door, which is smashed on New Year's Day during the Kalo Podariko?

Answer: pomegranate

The pomegranates often hang by the door through the holiday season. Just before midnight (or as the clocks begin to strike), the house lights are turned off and the family exits the home. The Kalo Podariko (first footing) then begins with someone pure of heart entering with the right foot first.

The second person to enter is the one to smash the pomegranate with the amount of luck reflected in the number of seeds (more seeds = more luck).
8. One of Germany's traditions for Silvester (New Year's Eve) is to eat Pfannkuchen or Krapfen. Another tradition started in 1963 with the New Year's Eve showing of which British comedy sketch?

Answer: Dinner for One

Originally shown in Germany in 1963, the 17-minute sketch is broadcast each year while folks gather around to watch. Some other German traditions include fireworks, good luck charms, melting lead and church bells.
9. What happens to the crockery, perhaps collected throughout the year, in Denmark on New Year's Eve?

Answer: smashed at front doors

The breaking of the dishes traditionally brings luck to the friend, neighbor or loved one when they are broken on their doorstep. This might be a great way to get rid of broken dishes, but what a mess to clean up!

Another favorite tradition is the monarch's speech. This dates back the a "toast to the fatherland" by Christian IX in the 1880s. Keeping up with technology, these were broadcast on radio, and have been televised since 1958.
10. In Spain, families celebrate with a festive meal on Nochevieja (New Year's Eve). Everyone is supposed to eat grapes before the bells stop striking midnight. How many grapes for each?

Answer: 12, one per month

The object is to start as the bells begin and finish eating all 12 grapes before they stop. It's quite a challenge to chew and swallow the 12 green grapes before the bells stop ringing. Apparently, the tradition started because they were trying to figure out what to do with bumper crops of grapes.
Source: Author mlcmlc

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