New Years history
Which country celebrates New Year by throwing old furniture out of windows in some regions?
Italy
These are shot into the air when the clock reaches 12:00 AM on New Year's eve.
What is Fireworks?
About how much confetti drops in times Square on New Year's Eve?
More than 1 ton
On average how many people gather in New York City’s Times Square to watch the ball drop.
1 million
When is our next leap year?
2028
This is the most common New Year's resolution.
Finish the saying: Out with the ____, ______________.
What is "old, in with the new."
When is the Chinese New Year 2026?
In America's top 5 favourite holidays, New Year's is _ place.
What is 4th?
Who established January 1st as the first day of the year?
Julius Caesar
This is the most common song played on New Year's Eve celebrations in America.
What is Auld Lang Syne?
How large is the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball in diameter?
12 feet
Before January 1 became standard, which month originally marked the Roman New Year?
Daily Double
March
In which country is it a tradition to jump off a chair at midnight to avoid bad luck?
Denmark
How long did the 100 years war last?
116 years
The first New Year’s celebration dates back this many years.
What is 4,000 years?
How many LED lights are in the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball?
Daily Double
32,256
If you lived in ancient Persia, what gift would you give out on New Year's?
eggs
What percentage of resolutions fail by February?
80%
How many hours are in a year?
8760 normal year
8784 leap year
The first people to make New Years Resolutions.
Who is the Ancient Babylonians?
This country celebrates New Year's first every year.
New Zealand
In Spain people usually eat this at midnight?
12 green grapes
When was the first ball drop in New York City?
1907
What day of the week will New years fall on in 2027?
Friday