Traditions of Different Countries on New Year's Eve Quiz: Trivia Questions and Answers
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1. What happens on New Year's Eve in the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa?
New Year's Eve fireworks display, which is one of the most expensive in the world
2. What do they put in a traditional pie in Greece called King's Cake (Vasilopita)?
A coin wrapped in aluminum foil
3. What is the most famous Italian New Year's tradition?
Throw old things out the windows into the street
4. In what year did Russia start celebrating New Year's Eve on January 1?
In 1700, after Peter the Great's decree.
5. What do most peasants and residents of small towns in Turkey do on New Year's Eve?
Go to bed.
6. What do Mexicans do when the chimes strike 12 at midnight?
Eat a grape with each of the twelve beats, simultaneously making a wish with each
7. What unusual event takes place in Times Square in the United States during the last minute of the outgoing year?
A crystal ball over three meters in size rises to the roof of the building
8. Who do children in Sweden choose for New Year's Eve?
Queen of light
9. What can you win in the New Year's Eve lottery in France?
Chicken or turkey
10. What characters bring presents to young Norwegians?
Dwarf and goat