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Which city is famous for its spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks at its Harbour Bridge?

Sydney Harbour Bridge New Year fireworks

Tokyo
New York City
Sydney
London

Fantastic! 🥳

Nope, sorry. 😢

In which country is the New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square a famous event?

United States
France
United Kingdom
Japan

Amazing! 👍

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

In which calendar is New Year's Day on January 1st?

Julian Calendar
Gregorian Calendar
Islamic Calendar
Hebrew Calendar

Cool! 👍

Not quite.

Which country was the first to adopt January 1st as the official New Year's Day?

Ancient Egypt
Ancient Rome
Ancient Greece
Ancient China

Right on! 👊

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

What is the name of the famous song often sung at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve in English-speaking countries?

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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Jingle Bells
Happy New Year
Auld Lang Syne

That's the way!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

What fruit is traditionally eaten at midnight on New Year's Eve in Spain for good luck?

Grapes
Apples
Oranges
Bananas

Superb!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

What is traditionally baked into bread in Greece to celebrate New Year's?

A coin
A cinnamon stick
An olive branch
A small figurine

Right on! 👊

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

What is the primary color associated with New Year's celebrations in China?

Green
Red
Gold
Blue

Absolutely right! 👍

Doh! 🤬

Which country celebrates the New Year first?

Kiribati
Japan
Australia
New Zealand

Great job!

Having difficulty with this one?

In which country do people follow the tradition of 'First-Footing,' where the first person to enter a home after the stroke of midnight brings good luck for the upcoming year?

France
Austria
Norway
Scotland

Spot on! 🥳

That was incorrect.

Give yourself a round of applause! You're halfway through the quiz! In which country is it common to celebrate New Year's Eve by breaking dishes and plates for good luck?

Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Switzerland

Outstanding!

Having difficulty with this one?

What do the Swiss traditionally drop on the floor at midnight on New Year's Eve for good luck?

Bread
Ice cream
Coins
Cheese

That's great!

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

What is the name of the traditional New Year's Day meal in the Southern United States?

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Gumbo
Biscuits and gravy

Right on the money!

Not quite right. 😢

What is the celebration where people jump into freezing cold water to welcome the new year?

Seal plunge
Polar bear plunge
Walrus plunge
Penguin plunge

Slay!

Doh! 🤬

What is the traditional New Year's Day dish in Japan that consists of a soup with mochi rice cakes and vegetables?

Ramen
Udon
Ozoni
Soba

Wonderful!

Having difficulty with this one?

Which country celebrates 'Hogmanay' as its New Year's Eve festival?

Norway
Scotland
Australia
Ireland

Hooray! 🥳

Not quite right. 😢

What is the traditional New Year's Eve drink in Spain?

Tequila
Cava
Horchata
Sangria

Yay!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

Almost done! Which country celebrates 'Songkran' as its traditional New Year?

China
Vietnam
India
Thailand

Brilliant! 👍

That was incorrect.

You're almost at the end! What do people in Ireland traditionally use to smack the walls of their houses with on New Year's Eve?

Bread
Drums
Shamrocks
Sticks

Way to go!

Doh! 🤬

Last one: in which country is 'Takanakuy,' a festival where people settle their differences for the year with fistfights, held?

Chile
Argentina
Brazil
Peru

Fantastic! 🥳

Not quite right. 😢

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