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100

In which country the tradition is to eat 12 grapes to bring you good luck?

Spain

100

January is named after which Roman god?

Janus

100

When did partiers first celebrate New Year's Eve in Times Square?

1904

100

In Australia, which city is famous for its New Year's Eve fireworks?

Sydney

100

What is the most common resolution people make?

Go to gym/ eat healthier

200

In which country people throw unused plates that have been saved up throughout the year at the front doors of family and friends for good luck?

Denmark

200

In 46 B.C., which Roman leader made Jan. 1 New Year’s Day?

Julius Caesar

200

How many versions of the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball have there been to date?

7

200

What was given as gifts on New Year's Day in ancient Persia?

Eggs

200

Each year, it is estimated that 80 percent of New Year's resolutions are abandoned by ... (month).

February

300

 In which country people take empty suitcases and run around the block as fast as they can?

It's supposed to guarantee a year filled with travel.

Colombia

300

What famous British four-man band auditioned for Decca Records on New Year’s Day in 1962, only to get rejected by the label?

The Beatles

300

What materials made up the first-ever Times Square New Year's Eve Ball?

Iron and wood

300

What country gained independence on Jan. 1, 1803?

Haiti

300

Which country is the first to see the New Year?

The island nation of Kiribati

400

In Italy, what color underwear do people wear on New Year’s Eve to bring good luck?

Red

400

In the ancient past, loud noises at New Year’s celebrations were said to ward off what?

Demons and evil spirits

400

How many triangles total are there on the Times Square ball?

2 688

400

Which country celebrates New Year's Day on April 14th?

Nepal

400

On which day do many people give up on their New Year’s resolutions?

The second Friday in January, informally known as Quitters Day

500

In which country it's customary to hang bundles of onions above their doors as a way of inviting in good luck?

Greece

500

Which famous book — often credited with being the first published sci-fi novel in history — was released on New Year’s Day, 1818?

Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein"

500

How many total LED lights are in the Times Square ball?

32 256

500

What country produces Champagne, the drink of choice on New Year’s Eve?

France

500

How many years the making of resolutions at the start of a new year date back to?

Around 4 000

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