Alper Aydın 
The new year is just around the corner. Many countries welcome the New Year with colorful fireworks, drone shows, and other traditional celebrations. There are usually all sorts of different end-of-year customs and traditions as well. Take our test, test your knowledge and learn new year’s traditions around the world!
Hint: Take a sneak peek at the “Unique Christmas Traditions Around the World” to get some idea about the traditions!
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When was the first gathering held at Time Square on New Year’s Eve?
- 1895
- 1904
- 1909
- 1914
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In which country do people wear polka-dots and eat round fruits on New Year’s Eve for prosperity in the upcoming year?
- Iceland
- Paraguay
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
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In Spain, as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, people …………… at each of the 12 chimes.
- Blow out a candle
- Throw flowers into the sea
- Eat a grape
- Take a sip of wine
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“¡Feliz Año Nuevo!” means Happy New Year in which language?
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- Italian
- French
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Which are customs that many people in Brazil take part in to ring in the new year?
- Throw flowers into the ocean
- Wear a completely white outfit
- Run into the ocean and jump seven waves
- All of the above
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Why do many people in the Southern United States eat Hoppin’ John, a dish made with black-eyed peas, rice, onions, bacon, and salt, on New Year’s Day?
- For good luck and prosperity in the new year
- For a healthy and long life
- To bring friends and family a peaceful year
- To use up the previous year’s leftovers
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What is traditionally tossed into rivers at New Year in Romania?
- Stones
- Soybean
- Flowers
- Coins
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In which country do they eat Kransekage, a “wreath cake” comprised of concentric rings of cake layered on top of each other?
- Denmark
- Belarus
- Germany
- Sweden
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What city is a countdown done with an elevator for the New Year?
- Seattle, USA
- Vancouver, Canada
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
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What colour underwear do Colombians wear on New Year’s Eve to bring them good luck?
- Blue
- Red
- Yellow
- White
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