Celebrated around the world, New Year's Day represents different things for different societies but regardless, there is an aura of excitement in what could be in store for the New Year. As you've already guessed, this trivia quiz game is based on the history of New Year's Day and our rituals as humans on a common planet.

See how well you do, and have a very happy New Year !

 
 

The Scottish tune Auld Lang Syne is a common song sang right after the stroke of midnight. What is the literal translation of the song's title: Auld Lang Syne?

A. Old Long Ago
B. Always Remembering You
C. Another Year Passes
D. Here We Go Again

What is oldest known holiday celebrated by mankind?

A. Samhain
B. New Year's Day
C. Christmas
D. St. Patrick's Day

What is the most common New Year's resolution made by Americans?

A. Resolve to Find a Better Job
B. Resolve to Stop Smoking
C. Resolve to Save More Money
D. Resolve to Lose Weight

Regardless of when a society celebrates New Year's Day, what is one common thread amongst them all?

A. Good Luck Rituals
B. Everyone Eats a Hearty Meal
C. Outrageous Parties
D. Everyone Attends a Spiritual Function

The month January was named after?

A. Hindu Princess
B. The Roman god Janus
C. The Greek god Januarius
D. A former Roman goddess

Which calendar uses animals to mark years?

A. The Jewish Calendar
B. The Chinese Calendar
C. The Gregorian Calendar
D. The Hindu Calendar

What is the most watched parade on New Year's Day?

A. Hollywood Christmas Parade
B. Macy's Holiday Parade
C. Walt Disney World's New Year's Parade
D. The Tournament of Roses Parade

What day marks the 2007 Chinese New Year?

A. August 8
B. January 1
C. February 18
D. September 17

Western society's official calendar was generated from?

A. The Julian Calendar
B. The Gregorian Calendar
C. The Chinese Calendar
D. The Solar Calendar

On the Chinese Calendar, 2007 will be the year of what animal?

A. Pig
B. Monkey
C. Dragon
D. Rooster

 
       
 

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