Share New Year
Save to Folder
The name January comes from the Roman god called Janus. What god is he? a) months and years b) gates and doors or c) rain and prosperity
b) gates and doors
Approximately how many people make a New Year's resolution? 20%, 40% or 70%?
40%
Name 5 typical New Year's resolutions
Lose weight, exercise more, learn something new, quit smoking or drinking, spend less time on the phone
Name 5 New Year's resolutions your group could make
Eat less sweets, exercise more, limit the screentime, drink more water, spend more time with friends
Where did the firework tradition begin?
in China
Which country is the first to see the New Year?
Kiribati
What is the name of the traditional Scottish song sung at midnight on New Year’s Eve? a) Happy New Year b) God save the King c) Auld Lang Syne
c) Auld Lang Syne (translation: for old time’s sake)
What do Spaniards eat 12 of at midnight on New Year’s Eve for good luck in the coming year?
grapes
The Dutch believe that eating what on New Year’s Day will bring good luck? a) donuts b) grapes c) walnuts
a) donuts
On average, how many babies are born each Jan. 1 in the United States? a) 5000 b) 10 000 or c) 15 000
10 000
What European country smashes plates on New Year’s to ward off evil spirits?
Denmark
What color underwear is considered lucky for New Year’s in Italy and Brazil?
Red
Say Happy New Year in 3 other languages than English
Hyvää uutta vuotta!, Gott Nytt År!, Feliz Año Nuevo!, Frohes neues Jahr!
True or false: In ancient times, some people celebrated New Year's Day in the Spring and others in the Fall.
True
Every New Year's Day, the 1st visitor is called a first footer in Scotland. It will bring luck if the visitor is a) a child b) on old woman c) a dark-haired man
c) a dark-haired man
In Greece, what do people hang outside their door to bring good luck for the new year? a) garlic b) a star c) an onion
c) an onion
