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How well do you know New Year celebration customs from around the world?

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In which country do people eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve for good luck?

About World New Year Traditions Quiz

Give your memory a workout with World New Year Traditions Quiz: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. How well do you know New Year celebration customs from around the world? Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.

A few sample questions

  1. 1. In which country do people eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve for good luck?

    Answer: Spain

  2. 2. In Japan, Buddhist temples ring their bells how many times at midnight on New Year's Eve?

    Answer: 108

  3. 3. In Denmark, people throw unused plates and glasses against the doors of friends to bring what?

    Answer: Good luck

  4. 4. Chinese New Year is determined by which calendar?

    Answer: Lunar calendar

  5. 5. In Scotland, the New Year celebration is traditionally called what?

    Answer: Hogmanay

Frequently asked questions

Will I lose my progress if I close the page?

Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, World New Year Traditions Quiz fits comfortably in one sitting.

How many questions are in World New Year Traditions Quiz?

World New Year Traditions Quiz has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.

Is World New Year Traditions Quiz free to play?

Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including World New Year Traditions Quiz — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.

How long does World New Year Traditions Quiz take?

Most players finish World New Year Traditions Quiz in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.

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