What are some good trivia questions dealing with new years?”
http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/12-19-2005-84355.asp 1. Under which calendar is New Year’s Day Jan. 1? A. Julian Calendar B. Gregorian Calendar C. Jewish Calendar D. Chinese Calendar E. All of the above B. Gregorian Calendar QQ: New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, Jan. 1, in the Gregorian calendar. Traditionally the day has been observed as a religious feast, but in modern times the arrival of the New Year has also become an occasion for spirited celebration and the making of personal resolutions. 2. What calendar determines the date of the Chinese New Year? A. Lunar B. Solar C. Chinese D. Zen A. Lunar QQ: The Chinese New Year, traditionally based on the lunar calendar, is celebrated in many American cities with the roar of blazing firecrackers, dancing dragons made from papier mâché and cloth, and traditional music. 3. Rosh Hashanah is the beginning of the new year for what religion? A. Muslim
