New Years facts
Which Swedish pop band sings the song “Happy New Year"?
ABBA
What Drink do people drink when it hits midnight?
Champange
Which country will host the 2026 winter Olympics?
Italy
Which pop star went to space this year?
Katy Perry
In Spain, what fruit do people eat 12 of when midnight strikes?
Grapes
What is the most common New Year's resolution?
The most popular place to spend New Years Eve is ...
Time Square, New York
Which countries (three) will the 2026 World Cup be hosted by?
Canada, Mexico, USA
What were the thieves who robbed the Louvre museum disguised as during the heist?
Construction workers
Around which landmark do people in London gather to watch fireworks on New Year’s Eve?
London Eye
Eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s is said to bring what?
Good luck
On average how many people gather in New York City’s Times Square to watch the ball drop?
1 million
Which artist is the headliner for the 2026 Superbowl Half-Time Show?
Bad Bunny
How is the most streamed artist globally in 2025?
Bad Bunny
In Italy, what color underwear do people wear on New Year’s Eve to bring good luck and love?
Red
What is the most common song played at New Years celebrations, originating from Scotland?
Auld Lang Syne
Who established January 1st as the first day of the year?
Julius Caesar
On average, how long does a New Year’s resolution last before it’s broken?
About two weeks (mid-January)
Which famous wall-street investor shorted the AI bubble, and hence had to shut shop this year?
Michael Burry
After Russians write down their New Year’s wish on a piece of paper, what do they do with it?
Burn it
Chinese New Year’s animal for 2026
Horse
When is the Chinese New Year 2026?
Feb 17th, 2026
Which EU country will adopt the euro in 2026?
Bulgaria
What is the word of the year?
"Rage bait" - Oxford (provocative online content)
"Parasocial" - Cambridge (one-sided relationships with public figures/AI
"Slop"- Merriam-Webster (low-quality AI content)
In which country do people ring bells 108 times to welcome the New Year?
Japan