English Quiz: New Year in Scotland

1. What is the Scottish name for New Year’s Eve? ______. Hogmanay
a) Hogmanay (Hogmanay)
b) Burns Night (Burns Night)
c) St. Andrew’s Day (St. Andrew’s Day)

2. What is the traditional drink used to toast the New Year in Scotland? ______. Whisky
a) Whisky (Whisky)
b) Wine (Wein)
c) Beer (Bier)

3. What do Scots traditionally sing at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve? ______. "Auld Lang Syne"
a) "Auld Lang Syne" ("Auld Lang Syne")
b) "Flower of Scotland" ("Blume von Schottland")
c) "Scotland the Brave" ("Schottland, der Tapfere")

4. What is the name of the first visitor to a house after midnight in Scottish tradition? ______. First Footer
a) First Footer (Erster Besucher)
b) Lucky Guest (Glücksgast)
c) Midnight Caller (Mitternachtsbesucher)

5. What should the "First Footer" traditionally bring to ensure good luck? ______. Coal, Salt, and Whisky
a) Coal, Salt, and Whisky (Kohle, Salz und Whisky)
b) Bread and Cheese (Brot und Käse)
c) A Candle (Eine Kerze)

6. What major New Year’s Eve celebration takes place in Edinburgh? ______. Hogmanay Fireworks
a) Street Party (Straßenparty)
b) Hogmanay Fireworks (Hogmanay-Feuerwerk)
c) Torchlight Procession (Fackelzug)

7. What kind of music is commonly heard during Hogmanay celebrations? ______. Bagpipes
a) Bagpipes (Dudelsack)
b) Jazz (Jazz)
c) Classical (Klassik)

8. Which Scottish dish is often served during Hogmanay? ______. Haggis
a) Haggis (Haggis)
b) Cullen Skink (Cullen Skink)
c) Shortbread (Mürbeteigkekse)

9. What do Scots light during the Torchlight Procession on New Year’s Eve? ______. Fire Torches
a) Fire Torches (Fackeln)
b) Lanterns (Laternen)
c) Candles (Kerzen)

10. What weather is considered lucky for the First Footer? ______. Clear skies
a) Snow (Schnee)
b) Rain (Regen)
c) Clear skies (Klarer Himmel)

11. Which castle hosts Edinburgh’s Hogmanay fireworks display? ______. Edinburgh Castle
a) Stirling Castle (Stirling Castle)
b) Edinburgh Castle (Edinburgh Castle)
c) Inverness Castle (Inverness Castle)

12. What traditional dance is performed during Hogmanay celebrations? ______. Ceilidh
a) Ceilidh (Ceilidh)
b) Highland Fling (Highland Fling)
c) Reel (Reel)

13. How do Scots traditionally start New Year’s Day? ______. A dip in the freezing sea
a) A brisk walk (Ein flotter Spaziergang)
b) A dip in the freezing sea (Ein Bad im eiskalten Meer)
c) A hearty breakfast (Ein herzhaftes Frühstück)

14. What is the Scottish word for "New Year"? ______. Ne’erday
a) Caledonia (Caledonia)
b) Hogmanay (Hogmanay)
c) Ne’erday (Ne’erday)

15. What is given to neighbors during Hogmanay to bring good luck? ______. Black Bun
a) Whisky (Whisky)
b) Black Bun (Schwarzer Kuchen)
c) Shortbread (Mürbeteigkekse)