The New Year season is full of celebrations, resolutions, and traditions that people around the world enjoy every year. A True or False quiz is one of the easiest ways to bring people together. These questions are fun, simple, and perfect for parties, classrooms, youth groups, and family gatherings.

Let’s jump into 100 New Year True or False questions with answers.

100 New Year True or False Questions (With Answers)

Section 1. General New Year Facts

1. True or False. New Year is celebrated on January 1 in most countries.
   Answer: True

2. True or False. The New Year holiday has always been on January 1.
   Answer: False

3. True or False. The ancient Romans were among the first to celebrate New Year in January.
   Answer: True

4. True or False. The month January is named after the Roman god Janus.
   Answer: True

5. True or False. Fireworks were invented in Japan.
   Answer: False (They were invented in China)

6. True or False. New Year is the most celebrated holiday in the world.
   Answer: True

7. True or False. Many people eat special foods on New Year for good luck.
   Answer: True

8. True or False. Time Square’s famous New Year Ball Drop started in the 1800s.
   Answer: False (It began in 1907)

9. True or False. The first place to enter the New Year is Australia.
   Answer: False (It is usually islands like Kiribati)

10. True or False. The last place to enter the New Year is American Samoa.
    Answer: True

Section 2. New Year Traditions Around the World

11. True or False. In Spain, people eat 12 grapes at midnight.
    Answer: True

12. True or False. In Denmark, people throw plates to bring good luck.
    Answer: True

13. True or False. In Japan, bells ring exactly 108 times at midnight.
    Answer: True

14. True or False. In the Philippines, people wear polka dots for good fortune.
    Answer: True

15. True or False. In Brazil, people wear red for luck.
    Answer: False (They often wear white)

16. True or False. In Greece, people hang onions on their doors for blessings.
    Answer: True

17. True or False. In Scotland, “Hogmanay” is a famous New Year celebration.
    Answer: True

18. True or False. “First footing” in Scotland means the first person to enter your home brings luck.
    Answer: True

19. True or False. In Russia, some people write wishes, burn the paper, and drink the ashes.
    Answer: True

20. True or False. In Colombia, people run around the block with empty suitcases.
    Answer: True

Section 3. New Year History

21. True or False. The Gregorian calendar was introduced by Pope Gregory XIII.
    Answer: True

22. True or False. Before the Gregorian calendar, the year sometimes had 400 days.
    Answer: False

23. True or False. Julius Caesar created the Julian calendar.
    Answer: True

24. True or False. Ancient Babylonians were known for making New Year resolutions.
    Answer: True

25. True or False. The Babylonian New Year celebration lasted only one day.
    Answer: False (It lasted 11 days)

26. True or False. Some cultures celebrated New Year during spring.
    Answer: True

27. True or False. Chinese New Year always falls in January.
    Answer: False (Between Jan 21 and Feb 20)

28. True or False. The Roman New Year started in March at one time.
    Answer: True

29. True or False. The idea of “starting fresh” for New Year is modern.
    Answer: False

30. True or False. Calendars have always had 12 months.
    Answer: False

Section 4. New Year Resolutions

31. True or False. Most New Year resolutions are broken by February.
    Answer: True

32. True or False. Weight loss is one of the most common resolutions.
    Answer: True

33. True or False. People in ancient times also made promises to gods for New Year.
    Answer: True

34. True or False. Resolutions were originally meant to improve society.
    Answer: False (They were personal vows)

35. True or False. More people now choose mental health goals over fitness goals.
    Answer: True (Trend in recent surveys)

36. True or False. Writing down resolutions improves success.
    Answer: True

37. True or False. Only adults make resolutions.
    Answer: False

38. True or False. Most resolutions involve money, health, or relationships.
    Answer: True

39. True or False. Keeping too many resolutions makes it easier to succeed.
    Answer: False

40. True or False. Some people create spiritual resolutions every New Year.
    Answer: True

Section 5. Time Zone Fun Facts

41. True or False. The world has exactly 24 time zones.
    Answer: False (Some half hour and quarter zones exist)

42. True or False. New Zealand sees the sunrise earlier than Australia.
    Answer: True

43. True or False. California enters the New Year earlier than New York.
    Answer: False

44. True or False. Hawaii is one of the last places to celebrate New Year.
    Answer: True

45. True or False. India is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of GMT.
    Answer: True

46. True or False. China uses multiple time zones.
    Answer: False (It uses only one)

47. True or False. Alaska celebrates New Year before Canada.
    Answer: True

48. True or False. Midnight happens at the same time everywhere.
    Answer: False

49. True or False. Time zones were created before trains existed.
    Answer: False

50. True or False. The International Date Line determines New Years first celebrations.
    Answer: True

Section 6. New Year Superstitions

51. True or False. Eating black eyed peas on New Year brings luck.
    Answer: True

52. True or False. Opening windows at midnight lets good luck in.
    Answer: True (Common belief)

53. True or False. Sweeping your house at midnight brings blessings.
    Answer: False (Said to sweep luck away)

54. True or False. Making noise scares away evil spirits.
    Answer: True

55. True or False. Kissing at midnight brings good relationships.
    Answer: True (Superstition)

56. True or False. Wearing white brings peace in many cultures.
    Answer: True

57. True or False. Eating round fruits brings wealth.
    Answer: True

58. True or False. If the first visitor is a cat, it means good luck.
    Answer: False

59. True or False. Some people avoid chicken on New Year because it symbolizes scratching backward.
    Answer: True

60. True or False. Singing at midnight is believed to bring luck.
    Answer: True

Section 7. Pop Culture and New Year

61. True or False. The song “Auld Lang Syne” is traditionally sung on New Year.
    Answer: True

62. True or False. “Auld Lang Syne” was written by William Shakespeare.
    Answer: False

63. True or False. The Times Square ball has been dropped every year since it began.
    Answer: False (Skipped a few wartime years)

64. True or False. The first New Year ball was made of wood and iron.
    Answer: True

65. True or False. The modern Times Square ball is covered in Waterford crystals.
    Answer: True

66. True or False. Millions of people watch the New Year countdown on TV.
    Answer: True

67. True or False. New Year is one of the slowest nights for phone calls.
    Answer: False (It is one of the busiest)

68. True or False. Confetti was originally made of metal.
    Answer: True

69. True or False. The New Year kiss tradition started in the U.S.
    Answer: False (It began in Europe)

70. True or False. Fireworks displays are a modern New Year invention.
    Answer: False

Section 8. Food and Celebration

71. True or False. Eating noodles on New Year is a symbol of long life.
    Answer: True

72. True or False. Lentils are eaten in Italy for prosperity.
    Answer: True

73. True or False. Eating fish is considered unlucky in most countries.
    Answer: False

74. True or False. Many cultures bake a coin into New Year cakes.
    Answer: True

75. True or False. Apples are the most traditional New Year fruit.
    Answer: False

76. True or False. Champagne became popular in France before New Year celebrations.
    Answer: True

77. True or False. Some people avoid lobsters for New Year because they walk backward.
    Answer: True

78. True or False. Many people choose vegetarian meals on New Year for health goals.
    Answer: True

79. True or False. Oranges symbolize wealth in many Asian countries.
    Answer: True

80. True or False. Bread breaking is part of some European New Year traditions.
    Answer: True

Section 9. Fun and Tricky Questions

81. True or False. The New Year countdown began in Egypt.
    Answer: False

82. True or False. January was named after a Greek god.
    Answer: False (Roman god Janus)

83. True or False. Midnight marks the exact moment the Earth completes an orbit.
    Answer: False

84. True or False. The New Year always starts on the same day of the week.
    Answer: False

85. True or False. The Earth rotates slightly slower every year.
    Answer: True

86. True or False. Some people celebrate New Year twice due to time zone travel.
    Answer: True

87. True or False. New Year celebrations are banned in some places.
    Answer: True

88. True or False. Everyone celebrates New Year with fireworks.
    Answer: False

89. True or False. January 1 is a public holiday in most countries.
    Answer: True

90. True or False. New Year resolutions are scientifically proven to work for everyone.
    Answer: False

Section 10. Bonus Questions

91. True or False. New Year has been celebrated for over 4,000 years.
    Answer: True

92. True or False. Some cultures celebrate New Year for 15 days.
    Answer: True (Chinese New Year)

93. True or False. The moon determines the date of Chinese New Year.
    Answer: True

94. True or False. The clock in Times Square is one of the oldest in the U.S.
    Answer: False

95. True or False. Many people pray at midnight to start the year with blessings.
    Answer: True

96. True or False. Every country celebrates New Year on the same day.
    Answer: False

97. True or False. Picking a New Year word of the year is a modern trend.
    Answer: True

98. True or False. Calendars have always started in January.
    Answer: False

99. True or False. The New Year holiday is older than Christianity.
    Answer: True

100. True or False. The New Year reminds people of fresh starts and new hope.
     Answer: True

These 100 New Year True or False questions are perfect for parties, classrooms, youth groups, or family game nights. They are fun, simple, and guaranteed to keep everyone entertained as the clock strikes midnight.

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