Traditions of Different Countries on New Year's Eve Quiz: Trivia Questions and Answers

1. What happens on New Year's Eve in the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa?

The loudest disco in the world

New Year's Eve fireworks display, which is one of the most expensive in the world

A day of silence because one prays for prosperity in the New Year

2. What do they put in a traditional pie in Greece called King's Cake (Vasilopita)?

A coin wrapped in aluminum foil

A walnut with chocolate filling

A piece of paper with wishes wrapped in foil

3. What is the most famous Italian New Year's tradition?

There'll be lots of money if you get caught in the rain on New Year's Eve

You have to dance in the street on New Year's Eve

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 1935 - after Christmas was abolished

After the revolution - since 1917

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.

Drink, walk, and dance all night

Celebrate quietly with their families

6. What do Mexicans do when the chimes strike 12 at midnight?

Raise a glass and make a wish

Eat a grape with each of the twelve beats, simultaneously making a wish with each

Hug and kiss each other wishing happiness and health

7. What unusual event takes place in Times Square in the United States during the last minute of the outgoing year?

All the cars in the neighborhood start honking at the same time

The lights go out for a moment, then a light show and chime begins

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?

Children's president

Queen of light

What animal will be the symbol of next year

9. What can you win in the New Year's Eve lottery in France?

100 million euros

Chicken or turkey

Dinner with your favorite actor

10. What characters bring presents to young Norwegians?

Santa Claus and the Snowman

Dwarf and goat

Magic elves

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