On New Year’s Eve, everyone is anticipating a new beginning.
With these amazing New Year’s Eve trivia & facts, you may have fun before midnight.
Pick suitable questions to play trivia games at the New Year’s Eve party that include multiple choice and true or false quiz.
Have fun. Happy New Year..!!
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New Year’s Trivia Multiple Choice
In which movie can you hear a reference to the New Year song ‘Auld Lang Syne’?
- Four weddings and a funeral
- When Harry Met Sally
- Love Actually
- Bridget Jones Diary
Answer
When Harry Met Sally
What is Neujahrsbaby in Germany?
- A New Year cake
- The first child was born on New Year’s Day
- A small gift you receive on New Year’s Eve
- A New Year song
Answer
The first child was born on New Year’s Day
Which city does not hold a fireworks display for New Year’s Eve?
- Sydney
- London
- Paris
- Berlin
Answer
Paris
Who signed the bill admitting West Virginia to the Union on December 31st, 1862?
- George Washington
- Alexander Hamilton
- Benjamin Franklin
- Abraham Lincoln
Answer
Abraham Lincoln
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When did the ball drop for the first time in Times Square?
- 1907
- 1927
- 1947
- 1967
Answer
1907
Which US President officially proclaimed the end of WWII on December 31st, 1946?
- Harry Truman
- Herbert Hoover
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
Answer
Harry Truman
In which country can you find the Copacabana Beach Party?
- Argentina
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Colombia
Answer
Brazil
Who sang ‘Funky New Year?
- Pink Floyd
- Fleetwood Mac
- Led Zeppelin
- Eagles
Answer
Eagles
Which song hit #1 on the 31st of December 1966?
- I’m a believer by Monkees
- I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles
- Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison
- (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction by the Rolling Stones
Answer
I’m a believer by Monkees
Which percentage of people actually achieve their New Year resolutions?
- 8%
- 18%
- 28%
- 38%
Answer
8%
Christmas And New Year Trivia
From what Roman god does the month of January get its name?
Answer
“Janus, the god of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, doorways, passages, frames, and endings.”
Where were the first New Year’s celebrations recorded about 4,000 years ago?
Answer
“The city of Babylon in ancient Mesopotamia.”
Which king accepted January 1st as the date for New Year In 46 B.C?
Answer
“Julius Caesar”
Where the 1980 Rose Parade was held with the Rose Bowl featuring 18 million flowers designed in floats?
Answer
“California’s Pasadena.”
Which tradition was started by Ancient Romans which was stemmed from their Saturnalia festival?
Answer
“Kissing tradition”
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Which is recorded as the most common resolution people have made?
Answer
“To get healthier.”
NYE in the Gregorian calendar occurs on December 31. When did Pope Gregory XIII implement this calendar in Rome?
Answer
“In late 1582”
When did England and its American colonies officially adopt January 1st as New Year?
Answer
“1752”
New Year True Or False Quiz
January is named after the Roman two-faced god Janus.
Answer
True
Before purchasing and setting off fireworks, one should check the laws regarding what types of fireworks are and are not permitted.
Answer
True
In an effort to reduce drunk driving, in some states AAA will tow your car and give you a lift home for free on New Year’s Eve, even if you are not a member.
Answer
True
Many people celebrate on New Year’s Eve by drinking and kissing someone at midnight.
Answer
True
Different countries use different calendars to mark the beginning of the year, some the Julian, some the Gregorian, some the Lunar, and others.
Answer
True
The earliest known New Year’s celebration was 4,000 years ago in Mesopotamia.
Answer
True
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New Year’s Eve is celebrated on the same date all over the world.
Answer
False
People eat special foods on New Year’s Eve and Day believing they will bring good things during the coming year.
Answer
True
The ball that falls on New Year’s Eve in Time’s Square has always been made of Waterford crystal.
Answer
False
New Year’s Resolution Trivia
Which is recorded as the most common resolution people have made?
Answer
“To get healthier.”
What is one of the top New Year’s resolutions?
Answer
“To exercise more and/or lose weight.”
The top New Year’s resolution is to make more money in the coming year?
Answer
False.
New Year’s Around The World Trivia
Which country begins the year after the Nile River flood which happens when the star Sirius rises?
Answer
“Egypt”
In The early Roman calendar, which month is designated as the new year.
Answer
“March 1”
Which country in the Central Pacific is the first location to ring in the new year each year?
Answer
“The island nation Kiribati”
When did the baby as a symbol of the new year start?
Answer
“Dates to the ancient Greeks”
Among the 7th-century pagans of Flanders and the Netherlands, What was the custom do the first day of the new year?
Answer
“Exchange gifts”
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What is another name for The Odunde Festival which is celebrated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the second Sunday of June?
Answer
“African New Year”
What is the name of the New Year in Sunni Islamic culture which marks the beginning of a new year?
Answer
“Hijri New Year”
Which orchestra traditionally performs a New Year’s concert on the morning of New Year’s Day?
Answer
“The Vienna Philharmonic orchestra”
What is another name for the Old Year?
Answer
“Father Time”
How long does First Night, a North American artistic and cultural celebration on New Year’s Eve take place?
Answer
“From the afternoon until midnight.”
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What is New Year’s Six?
Answer
“It is a common term to describe the following NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) bowl games.”
Where did the firework tradition begin?
Answer
“China”
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