Question 1

The tradition of making New Year's resolutions can be traced back to which ancient civilization?

Accepted Answer

Babylonians

Question 2

In Japan, what long, thin food item is traditionally eaten on New Year's Eve (Omisoka) to symbolize a long life and prosperity?

Accepted Answer

Soba noodles (Toshikoshi Soba)

Question 3

What is the traditional Scottish name for New Year's Eve, often celebrated with elaborate festivities, including "first-footing"?

Accepted Answer

Hogmanay

Question 4

In Denmark, a unique New Year's tradition involves doing what to old plates and dishes at friends' and family's doors for good luck?

Accepted Answer

Smashing them

Question 5

In Greece, a pomegranate is traditionally smashed on the doorstep on New Year's Day. What does its bursting open symbolize?

Accepted Answer

Abundance and good fortune

Question 6

In some Latin American countries, people wear specific colored underwear on New Year's Eve to attract certain outcomes for the new year. What color is typically worn to attract love and romance?

Accepted Answer

Red

Question 7

The Gregorian calendar, widely used today, was introduced by which Pope in 1582?

Accepted Answer

Pope Gregory XIII

Question 8

What is the traditional name for the Ethiopian New Year, which typically falls in September and coincides with the end of the rainy season and the blooming of meskel daisies?

Accepted Answer

Enkutatash

Question 9

In 1995, which Pacific island nation controversially shifted the International Date Line to encompass its entire territory, making it one of the first places to celebrate the new millennium?

Accepted Answer

Kiribati

Question 10

In Judaism, the New Year is celebrated with a holiday known as Rosh Hashanah. What specific sound is traditionally blown on a shofar (ram's horn) during this period?

Accepted Answer

A series of specific trumpet-like blasts

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