New Year History
Which ancient civilization is credited with one of the earliest New Year celebrations?
The Babylonians
How many months are in a calendar year?
12
What public event in New York City is commonly used to mark the New Year?
The Times Square Ball Drop
What are goals or commitments people often set at the start of a New Year called?
New Year’s resolutions
Which Roman leader established January 1 as the official start of the New Year?
Julius Caesar
What do we call the extra day added every four years?
Leap Day
Which major city is among the first to welcome the New Year due to its time zone?
Sydney, Australia
What practice involves thinking about lessons from the past year?
Reflection
Which calendar is most widely used today to mark the New Year?
The Gregorian calendar
What date marks the start of a new calendar year?
January 1
What common action do people take together in the final seconds before midnight?
Counting down
What does Isaiah 43:18-19 say about new beginnings?
"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?"
January is named after which Roman god associated with beginnings?
Janus
What unit of time divides the year into seven-day cycles?
Week
What type of public display is often used worldwide to celebrate the New Year?
Fireworks
What does 2 Corinthians 5:17 say about new beginnings?
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!"