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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

London
New York City
Tokyo
Sydney

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

United Kingdom
United States
France
Japan

Bullseye!

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

Islamic Calendar
Hebrew Calendar
Gregorian Calendar
Julian Calendar

That's great!

Doh! 🤬

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

Ancient Rome
Ancient China
Ancient Greece
Ancient Egypt

Amazing! 👍

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

New Year's Eve celebration champagne sparklers

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

Outstanding!

Not quite right. 😢

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

Apples
Grapes
Oranges
Bananas

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I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

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

A small figurine
An olive branch
A coin
A cinnamon stick

Stunning!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

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

Blue
Green
Gold
Red

That's right!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

Which country celebrates the New Year first?

Australia
Japan
New Zealand
Kiribati

Perfect! 👊

Not quite.

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?

Austria
France
Scotland
Norway

Perfect! 👊

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

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?

Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Switzerland

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I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

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

Ice cream
Bread
Coins
Cheese

Right on the money!

That was incorrect.

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

Biscuits and gravy
Gumbo
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Good job!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

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

Seal plunge
Walrus plunge
Penguin plunge
Polar bear plunge

Nice!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

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

Ozoni
Soba
Ramen
Udon

Fantastic! 🥳

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

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

Ireland
Australia
Scotland
Norway

You've nailed it!

That was incorrect.

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

Tequila
Sangria
Horchata
Cava

Yay!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

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

China
Vietnam
Thailand
India

Fantastic! 🥳

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?

Shamrocks
Bread
Drums
Sticks

Wonderful!

Nope, sorry. 😢

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

Argentina
Chile
Brazil
Peru

Brilliant! 👍

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which country celebrates the New Year first?

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?

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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