How much do you know about the “New Year”?

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How much do you know about the “New Year”?

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Identify the word which we would normally relate with a new year?

See the image. The date line has been extended eastwards to include this this group of 33 Islands.

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Which country celebrates the onset of New Year ahead of every other country? The map image showing approximate location of the Islands.

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The tradition of las doce uvas de la suerte (The Twelve Grapes of Luck) started in the late 19th century

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In which country, people start the New Year by eating 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight, which is believed to ward off evil while boosting your chances of a prosperous and lucky new year.

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By what name or names are the various ‘New Years’ celebrated in India?

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Until 1752, (except Scotland), the Kingdom of Great Britain and its Empire at the time had retained a date other than January 1st as the official start of the year. What date was this?

The calendar was introduced by a Pope

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According to which calendar is January 1st the start of a New Year?

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5 replies

  1. Interesting way to start the New Year

  2. Good one !!!
    Scored just pass mark !!! 2 out of 6

  3. Enjoyed quiz contest

  4. Good grades for the same Dr Rajendrakumar Bidari

  5. Very nicely done

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