English Quiz: New Year in England

1. What is the traditional dish eaten at New Year’s Eve parties in England? ______. Pork Pie
a) Fish and Chips (Fisch und Pommes)
b) Roast Beef (Rinderbraten)
c) Pork Pie (Schweinefleischpastete)

2. Which river hosts the famous New Year’s Eve fireworks in London? ______. Thames
a) Thames (Themse)
b) Severn (Severn)
c) Tyne (Tyne)

3. What time does Big Ben chime to signify the start of the New Year? ______. Midnight
a) 11 PM (23 Uhr)
b) Midnight (Mitternacht)
c) 1 AM (1 Uhr morgens)

4. What is the name of the famous clock tower in London associated with New Year’s celebrations? ______. Big Ben
a) Big Ben (Big Ben)
b) Tower Bridge (Tower Bridge)
c) Westminster Clock (Westminster-Uhr)

5. What drink is traditionally consumed to toast the New Year in England? ______. Champagne
a) Tea (Tee)
b) Champagne (Champagner)
c) Cider (Apfelwein)

6. What is the name of the popular BBC show that counts down to the New Year? ______. New Year Live
a) Top of the Pops (Top of the Pops)
b) New Year Live (Neujahr Live)
c) Countdown Special (Countdown Spezial)

7. Which famous London location is known for its festive New Year’s lights and decorations? ______. Oxford Street
a) Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly Circus)
b) Trafalgar Square (Trafalgar Square)
c) Oxford Street (Oxford Street)

8. What is traditionally sung at the stroke of midnight in England? ______. "Auld Lang Syne"
a) "Rule, Britannia!" ("Rule, Britannia!")
b) "Auld Lang Syne" ("Auld Lang Syne")
c) "God Save the King" ("Gott schütze den König")

9. What event often follows the New Year’s Day Parade in London? ______. A sports match
a) A light show (Eine Lichtshow)
b) Street cleaning (Straßenreinigung)
c) A sports match (Ein Sportspiel)

10. Which English city holds the largest New Year’s Eve fireworks display outside London? ______. Birmingham
a) Manchester (Manchester)
b) Birmingham (Birmingham)
c) Bristol (Bristol)

11. What do people in England traditionally make at New Year to improve themselves? ______. Resolutions
a) Gifts (Geschenke)
b) Resolutions (Vorsätze)
c) Wishes (Wünsche)

12. What is the name of the charity run held in many cities on New Year’s Day? ______. Fun Run
a) Fun Run (Spaßlauf)
b) Midnight Marathon (Mitternachtsmarathon)
c) Resolution Race (Vorsatzrennen)

13. What color is associated with good luck in New Year’s celebrations in England? ______. Gold
a) Green (Grün)
b) Gold (Gold)
c) Red (Rot)

14. Where do many English people travel to for New Year’s skiing holidays? ______. Alps
a) Alps (Alpen)
b) Lake District (Lake District)
c) Scottish Highlands (Schottisches Hochland)

15. What kind of weather is considered a sign of good fortune on New Year’s Day in England? ______. Sunshine
a) Snow (Schnee)
b) Rain (Regen)
c) Sunshine (Sonnenschein)