New Years History
This is the most common New Year's resolution.
What is exercising/becoming healthier.
These are shot into the air when the clock reaches 12:00 am NYE.
What are fireworks.
What state is the ball drop located?
New York
On average, how many people gather in New York City's Times Square to watch the ball drop?
1 million
Statistically what is the top 3 most attended program. Bonus points if you get them in order!
1.Bingo
2.Board Game Cafe
3.Coffee and Chat
What materials made up the first-ever Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball?
Wood and Iron
Finish the saying: "Out with ______, ______________.
What is "old, in with the new".
In Spain, people usually eat this at midnight?
What are 12 grapes.
The most popular place New Years is spent is (be specific)....
Times Square
Name all the Recreation Assistants of this year: INCLUDING OUR CASUALS
What country produces Champagne, the drink of choice on New Year's Eve?
France
This country celebrates New Year's first every year.
New Zealand
3 things you could find at a NYE party.
streamers, games, drinks, music, fireworks, countdown, photo backdrops
What percentage of resolutions fail by February?
80%
This year we had a wonderful volunteer come in and host some paint afternoons? What was her name?
Seijin
In Ireland, what is added to the NYE table to pay tribute to loved ones who passed away during the year.
What is set an extra place setting at the table.
Name the tradition done as couples at midnight?
What is kissing.
In Italy and Brazil, what color underwear is considered lucky for New Year's?
Red
What is the geometrical shape of the Waterford crystal times square New Years Eve ball?
Geodesic sphere
Name a Cook Event we did this year?
Chinese Cook Event
What was a major fear as soon as the clock struck midnight on Jan 1, 2000?
Computer systems wouldn't recognize the number 2000, leading to massive worldwide computer failures.
What do people in southern US eat for good luck on NYE?
Black-eyed peas
What happens during a popular New Year's Day event called the polar bear plunge.
People take a dip in a cold body of water, typically in the Northern Hemisphere.
2026 is the year of what zodiac animal?
Horse
We just had a whole year of Recreation: Name 5 Unique Outings we have done this year?
Telus World of Science
Festival of Carols
Royal Alberta Museum
Bronx Bowling
Dragon Tale Mini Golf
Muttart Conservatory
Clareview Recreation Centre
Art Gallery
St.Albert Farmers Market
Billiards Hall
Movie Theater Outing
Walmart
Giant Tiger
Calder Library