New Year Quiz January 2025

Which country popularised the song 'Auld Lang Syne'?

AUGUST: The 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Games saw athletes from all over the world descend on which European city?

JUNE: In June the UEFA Men's European Championships took place. England reached the final but which nation beat them?

JULY: Prime Minister Rishi Sumak lost the General Election. What is the official name of the 'Tories' he was leader of?

Which country celebrates New Year's Day on April 14th?

In Brazil, what colour do many people wear for New Years for good luck?

What is the Roman God that January is named after?

MAY: Nemo took the Eurovision crown in 2024 with their operatic hip hop song 'The Code'. Which country are they from?

Which culture's New Year celebration is known as Songkran and involves water fights?

NOVEMBER: Wicked was released in cinema's after a 3 year old wait. Which popstar stars as Glinde, the Good Witch?

JANUARY: The Gladiators started in January 2024. Which of the following isn't a Gladiator name?

The Chinese New Year is also known as what?

MARCH: Why was there excitement around a collection of saplings grown in a top secret greenhouse in Devon?

Which city in Australia is famous for its New Year's Eve fireworks display?

In which country might you find a 'first footing' tradition on New Years?

In which country is it a tradition to jump off a chair at midnight on New Year's Eve?

On what date does the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah usually occur?

DECEMBER: Who picked up the glitter ball trophy on Strictly Come Dancing 2024?

Which country celebrates new Year by throwing furniture out of the window?

What is the traditional New Year gift in Greece?

In the Southern United States, consuming what food a New Year's Day is considered to bring prosperity?

Which country's New Year tradition includes bell ringing 108 times?

In Italy, wearing what colour underwear is considered to bring good luck in the New Year?

In ancient Rome, the New Year was celebrated in which month?

OCTOBER: Large parts of UK were treated to a rare view of the AURORA BOREALIS. Which other name are they known by?

SEPTEMBER: 32,000+ children auditioned for a role in which upcoming TV series based on a best selling series of books?

What fruit is traditionally eaten in Spain at the stroke of midnight, one for each chime of the clock?

Which animal represents the first year in the Chinese Zodiac?

APRIL: More than 50,000 people ran in the London Marathon. What made Peres Jepchirchir's win in the Women's Elite Race?

FEBRUARY: An event in Glasgow left visitors extremely disappointed. But which Roald Dahl book was the event based on?