The Ultimate New Year's Quiz

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The Ultimate New Year's Quiz
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Search, play, and explore the world with the ultimate New Year's Trivia quiz! Get ready to test your knowledge on how different cultures celebrate New Year's Eve festive holiday and learn how to ensure good luck for the next 12 months. Whether you're a history buff or a pop culture fanatic, this New Year's Trivia quiz has something for everyone.

From fireworks to champagne to New Year's Eve party hats and sparklers, New Year's Eve celebrations is a night of excitement around the globe. So grab a glass of bubbly and join in on the fun as you answer questions about traditions, customs, and superstitions that mark the beginning of a new year. Challenge your friends and family to see who can score the highest!

Don't miss out on the chance to take part in this festive New Year's Eve Trivia quiz that will transport you to different corners of the world. Enjoy the thrill of the countdown and the joy of celebrating with loved ones as you test your New Year's knowledge. So let's raise a toast to a new year filled with fun, laughter, and good luck!

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What does "auld lang syne" mean?
"times gone by"
"for the future"
"old gang sign"
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"Auld Lang Syne," which means "times gone by," is an extremely old Scottish song that was first written down in the 1700s.

How do they make those long streaks, short bursts and palm leaf shapes?
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During fireworks shows at New Year's Eve, what determines the pattern of a firework explosion?
the amount of gunpowder
timing of the explosion
the arrangement of star pellets inside the shell
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The pattern that an aerial shell paints in the sky depends on the arrangement of star pellets inside the shell.

Which place was the last to celebrate the new millennium on Jan. 1, 2000?
Antarctica
Russia
Hawaii
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The place that was the first to celebrate New Year's on Jan. 1, 2000, was situated along the International Date Line, which runs through the Pacific Ocean slightly to the west of Hawaii. Hawaii was therefore one of the very last places to celebrate the new year.

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During the Chinese New Year, what activity should you avoid to ward off bad luck?
wearing red
using scissors
cleaning the house
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Avoid using scissors or knives, or else you may cut off your chances for a lucky new year.

What year did the New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square begin?
1904
1912
1933
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The Times Square celebration started in 1904 to commemorate the opening of the new headquarters of the New York Times.

What fruit do New Year's revelers in Spain eat at the stroke of midnight?
oranges
grapes
pears
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Spaniards traditionally eat 12 grapes at midnight -- one for each month of the new year. The tradition began in 1909 as a way to consume the grape surplus in the Alicante region.

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Which of the following is not eaten to symbolize a financially prosperous new year?
cabbage
lentils
pork
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Some people eat cabbage and other greens, as well as lentils and peas, to bring good financial luck; pork, on the other hand, symbolizes progress.

If you're superstitious, which of the following would you avoid eating on New Year's?
lobster
steak
fish
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Because lobsters walk backwards, they symbolize regression to some people.

Which country rings in New Year's Eve by burning effigies called Jack Straw?
Czech Republic
Romania
Hungary
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Hungarians burn effigies of Jack Straw, an imaginary man meant to symbolize evil.

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Which country refers to New Year's Eve as Hogmanay?
New Zealand
Scotland
Ireland
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Scots welcome the new year with celebrations they call Hogmanay that begin on New Year's Eve.

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