Traditions
How many seconds are in the final count down?
10 seconds
What do we yell at midnight?
Happy New Years!
In Spain what fruit do people eat 12 of when midnight strikes?
Grapes
Who is the oldest resident at Elmwood
Clara from 2901, She will be 85 on May 29, 2026!
What sparkly things fall from the sky at parties?
Confetti
What year comes after 2025?
2026!
In Greece what object is baked into a New Years cake to bring good luck?
A coin
Who are the two youngest Elmwood residents?
Heaven/Tiernan
What giant thing drops in New York city?
A ball
What is the first month of the year?
January
In Denmark what do people smash on doorsteps for good fortune?
Plates
What house has the most amount of residents living in it?
2749 with 7 residents
Matthew, Jamie, Laurie, Shaun, Scott, Janice, Bob
What do people blow to make noise at midnight?
Noise Makers
How many months are in one year?
12
What do people in Japan eat on New Years eve to have a long life?
Long Noodle
Which is the newest Elmwood Community Home?
3204
What do we call the promises people make for the new year?
Resolutions
How many days are in January?
31 days
Which City in Pennsylvania drops a giant chocolate kiss at midnight on New Years Eve?
Hershey, Pennsylvania
What is the Oldest Elmwood House?
3801