New Year Quiz: Events of the Past Year
How well do you know New Year traditions from around the world? This quiz covers 25 questions on New Year customs, history and celebrations, from the Scottish Hogmanay and the Times Square ball drop through to the 12 grapes in Spain, the 108 temple bells in Japan, the first-footing tradition, Dutch chair-jumping, Italian red underwear for love and the Roman god Janus. The questions will work every year, as they focus on traditions rather than current events.
Each question has four options and the correct answer is revealed as soon as you select yours. Your score and percentage appear at the end.
FAQ
How many questions are there?
25 multiple choice questions on New Year traditions, history and customs worldwide.
What does the quiz cover?
Songs and history (Auld Lang Syne and Robert Burns, Times Square ball drop 1907, Janus and January), UK traditions (Hogmanay, first-footing, Big Ben, Scottish bank holidays, Edinburgh Hogmanay party), international customs (Spanish 12 grapes, Japanese 108 bells, Dutch chair-jumping, Brazilian white clothing, Italian red underwear, Ecuadorian Ano Viejo, German 'Dinner for One', Filipino lucky circles, American black-eyed peas, New Year resolutions), and calendar facts (Lunar New Year, Auckland as first major city, 1 million people at Times Square).
Does the quiz shuffle the answer options?
Yes. The four options randomise on every play.
Is there a time limit?
No. Take as long as you need on each question.