New is the time at which new calendar year begins and the calendar’s year count increments by one. The different area has different traditions. In the world, the most useful calendar is a Gregorian calendar, according to this calendar every 1 January count as New Year. Different region follows different calendars, for example, the Chinese follow the lunar calendar. Islamic New Year start from the month of Muharram.
Today we crafted a complete guide for New Year in which you will read 50+ best New Year’s trivia questions which will increase your knowledge about New Year. Because in the post you will find quiz questions about different regions calendar, we also discuss different cultures most of the regions performed during New Year. New year Eve ball is one of them. So let’s take a quiz.
New Year’s Trivia
1. According to CNN which country New Year celebration is oldest?
Show AnswerMesopotamia started to celebrate New Year in 2000 BC2. Old Romans celebrate New Year on which date?
Show AnswerMarch 13. In 1582 which calendar mark 1 January as the New Year?
Show AnswerGregorian calendar4. January derived from Janus, which means what?
Show AnswerTwo faces god5. In various part of America people eat what for good luck on New Year?
Show AnswerBlack-eyed peas6. On the mid-night of New Year which traditional song was sung in different places in America?
Show AnswerAuld Lang Syne7. In 1788 which Scottish poet wrote the song “Auld Lang Syne”?
Show AnswerRobert Burns8. Do you know what the meaning of “Auld Lang Syne” is?
Show AnswerTimes have gone by9. The first New Year fireworks took place where and on which date?
Show AnswerOn 1904 at atop one time square10. At atop One Time Square the first ball dropping celebration held on which date?
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11. Before 2008 what was the original weight of New Year Eve ball?
Show Answer700 pounds12. What was the total diameter of New Year Eve ball before 2008?
Show Answer5 feetNew Year’s trivia questions and answers
13. In 2008 a new New Year Eve ball has been introduced, do you know the weight and diameter of that ball?
Show AnswerWeight 11875 pounds and 12 feet diameters14. The famous actor Frank Lang Ella was born in Bayonne, New Jersey on which date?
Show AnswerJanuary 1, 193815. Pennsylvanian Trembler did what on January 1, 1788?
Show AnswerThey free their slaves16. What happened to Queen Victoria of Britain on January 1, 1877?
Show AnswerShe was proclaimed Empress of India17. Netherlands Government made licenses mandatory for driving engine-powered vehicles on which date?
Show AnswerJanuary 1, 190618. On the dismay of millions on 1 January 1945, one person said that they were not a god. Do you remember that person?
Show AnswerEmperor Hirohito19. Cigarettes ad were banned from American television on which date?
Show Answer1 January 197120. On which New Year Eve Rick Nelson the great entertainer died on controversial plan crash?
Show AnswerIn 1985
21. Which team unable to pass Decca records audition on January 1, 1962?
Show AnswerThe Beatles22. What is the belief behind the eating of black-eyed peas on New Year?
Show AnswerTo bring prosperity for next year23. To stick on New Year resolution Southern US beliefs in what?
Show AnswerBe at death’s door24. In the US on New Year eating the pancake with butter, syrup and whipped cream indicates what?
Show AnswerYou are having breakfast at Shoney’s or Denny’s25. Chinese new year based on which calendar?
Show AnswerLunar Calendar26. What is the meaning of Rosh Hashanah in the Jewish religion?
Show AnswerBeginning of New Year27. Rosh Hashanah usually falls in which months?
Show AnswerSeptember or October28. In 2008 a new New Year Eve ball has been introduced, do you know the weight and diameter of that ball?
Show AnswerWeight 11875 pounds and 12 feet diameters29. Cigarettes ad were banned from American television on which date?
Show Answer1 January 1971New Year’s trivia multiple choice
30. Kwanzaa the seven day holiday celebrate between which date?
A) Between 26 December to 1 January B) Between 20 December to 1 January
Show AnswerA) Between 26 December to 1 January31. Kwanzaa is the tradition of African American, do you know the meaning of that?
A) Its refer to first fruit B) Bulk of vegetables
Show AnswerA) Its refer to first fruit32. Tibetan Buddhism celebrate New Year’s on which month?
A) In the month of February B) In the month of January
Show AnswerA) In the month of February33. Ancient Persians practice giving what thing as a gift of New Year?
A) Sweets B) Eggs
Show AnswerB) Eggs34. Today which calendar mostly used worldwide?
A) Lunar B) Gregorian Colander
Show AnswerB) Gregorian ColanderNew year’s trivia quiz
34. According to the Lunar Calendar, what is the date of New Year?
Show AnswerThe exact date is not fixed, it can fall between January 21 to February 2135. Nava Varsha celebrated in a different region of India, do you know on which date they celebrate?
Show AnswerBetween March and April
36. What is the name of the Iranian New Year day?
Show AnswerNowruz37. Balinese new year based on which Calendar?
Show AnswerSaka Calendar, This day is called Nyepi38. On Nyepi day what were the activities of Bali people
Show AnswerThis day is considered as the day of silence, fasting, and meditation39. Ugadi celebrate normally which region people?
Show AnswerAndhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka states people from Southern India40. The Hindu populations living in Maharashtra celebrate New Year in between March and April. Do you know the name of that day?
Show AnswerGudi Padwa41. Sanskar Padwa a New Year day celebrate in which region of India?
Show AnswerGoa42. The Chaldean-Babylonian New Year celebrated on which date?
Show Answer1 April43. The Baloch Hindu people in Pakistan and India celebrate New Year according to which Calendar?
Show AnswerSaaldar Calendar44. The new year named Puthandu celebrate at which region of India
Show AnswerTamil Nadu45. On Nyepi day what were the activities of Bali people
Show AnswerThis day is considered as the day of silence, fasting, and meditationNew Year’s trivia questions
46. Nepal follows which calendar and celebrates New Year on which date?
Show AnswerThey follow Vikram Samvat as an official Calendar and celebrate New Year on the 1st of Baisakh between 12-15 April47. According to Islamic Calendar new year occurs in which month?
Show AnswerMuharram48. Earlier in the Easter style dating the New Year started on which day?
Show AnswerOn Holy Saturday (Day before Easter)49. Before Thirteenth-century England and Germany which is style dating for New Year?
Show AnswerChristmas style and New Year start on 25 December50. What was the duration year of the French Republic Calendar?
Show AnswerIt was used between 1793 – 180551. Malayali new year in Kerala celebrate on which date?
Show AnswerOn the mid of April52. According to Nanakshali calendar, Punjabi Sikh celebrate New Year on which date?
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Show Answer14 April53. What is the name of Ethiopian New Year?
Show AnswerEnkutatash54. According to Islamic Calendar new year occurs in which month?
Show AnswerMuharram55. Earlier in the Easter style dating the New Year started on which day?
Show AnswerOn Holy Saturday (Day before Easter)56. Before Thirteenth-century England and Germany which is style dating for New Year?
Show AnswerChristmas style and New Year start on 25 December57. What was the duration year of the French Republic Calendar?
Show AnswerIt was used between 1793 – 180558. Which season’s festival is celebrated on the New Year?
Show AnswerSpring Festival59. When the first ever New Year’s firework displayed on the Sydney Harbor Bridge, Australia?
Show AnswerIn 199660. Who reformed the calendar?
Show AnswerA Roman dictator Julius Caesar61. Which civilization introduced wishing each other a happy new year?
Show AnswerRoman62. On what day New Year fell in 2022?
Show AnswerSaturday63. Which Australian city is famous for New Year celebrations?
Show AnswerSydney64. In ancient Rome on what date the new year was celebrated?
Show AnswerMarch 165. Which calendar marked January 1 as New Year?
Show AnswerGeorgian calendar66. When January 1 was marked as New Year?
Show AnswerIn 1582
