New Years History
December 31st is also known as?
New Year's Eve
Where can you go to watch the famous ball drop on New Year's Eve?
Times Square (New York City)
A popular non-alcohol drink often used to ring in the New Years is...
Sparkling grape/apple juice
Who else can lift Thor’s hammer?
Captain America
After which movie did the sale of pet rats increase rapidly?
a.) Stuart little b.) Mouse hunt c.) Ratatouille d.) An American Tale
Ratatouille
The most common New Year's Resolution?
To lose Weight
In this country they eat Soba noodles as a popular dish for New Years
a.) S. Korea b.) China c) Vietnam d.) Japan
Japan
What age group is most likely to create a New Years Resolution?
a.) 18-29 b.) 30-44 c.) 45-64 d.) 65+
What is the name of the secret society Albus Dumbledore founded?
Order of the Phoenix
What is Hermione's cat's name?
Crookshanks
2023's Chinese New Year Animal
A) Tiger B) Ox C) Goat D.) Rabbit
Rabbit
On midnight, Danes do what?
a.) Kiss b.)popping 12 grapes in their mouth c.)Hanging Onions D.)Jump
Jump
Danes literally “jump” into the new year, standing on chairs or couches to leap off when midnight hits. If you forget to jump at midnight, it’s supposed to bring bad luck for the entire new year.
Name 2 of the top 3 places to celebrate New Year's in America.
Las Vegas, Disneyworld and New York City
What is Catwoman's real name?
Selina Kyle.
How many Batmans have there been?
6
First New Year's Eve Ball Drop
a.) 1896 b.) 1907 c.) 1923 d.) 1956
1907
Out of America's top 5 favorite holidays, New Years takes ___ place.
a.) 1st b.) 2nd c.) 3rd d.) 4th e.) 5th
4th
This many people usually gather in New York City’s Times Square to watch the ball drop.
a.) 1 million b.) 500,000 c.) 3 million d.)2 million
1 million
The first video games that sold 1 billion dollars
a.) Halo: The Master Chief Collection b.) Roblox C.) Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock D.) Minecraft
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
In the movie White Chicks, how broke are the Vandergelds?
M C Hammer
This infamous Roman dictator is credited with making January 1st a National Holiday
a.) Julius Caesar b.) Lucius Quinctius c.)Marcus Aemilius Papus
Julius Caesar
The Country that wears polka dot pattern to welcome the New Year's.
a.) Japan b.) India c.) Philippines d.) Turkey
Philippines
In the Philippines, the polka dotted pattern is said to bring good fortune.
Beverage with a pop and a fizz
What is champagne?
In friends, what is the name of Chandler's ex-girlfriend who punches him in the face?
a.) Gina b.) Kip c.) Joanna d.) Kathy e.)Aurora
Kathy
What does Harry name his children?
James Sirius, Albus Severus, and Lily Luna