New Year Facts 1
The first New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square happened in this year?
1899 1907 1918
1907
Name one of the top 5 New Year resolutions.
Lose Weight/Exercise More, Stop Smoking, Stick To a Budget, Find a better job, Become more organized
How much does New York's Waterford crystal ball weigh?
2,010 lbs
11,875 lbs
14,250 lbs
11,875 pounds
12- Foot- Diameter
In some countries they do this to Christmas trees on New years day
make bonfires
The city where a countdown is done with an elevator
New York
Nashville
Seattle
Seattle
Where is one of the largest annual New Year's Eve celebrations?
New York City, U.S.A
Sydney, Australia
Paris, France
New York City, U.S.A
Name the most popular New Year's Day parade?
Rose Parade
Macy's Parade
Tournament of Roses
Rose Parade
When does the crystal ball begin lowering in Times Square?
11:59 PM
In what state is a pine cone dropped on New Year's Eve?
Montana
Idaho
Arizona
Flagstaff, Arizona
Which country is where New Year's eve is a public non-working holiday?
United States
Japan
Brazil
Brazil
What is known as the Lunar New Year?
Moon Year
Dragon Celebration
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year
Name a country that celebrates Songkran from April 13 to 15 by throwing water?
India
Russia
Thailand
Thailand (Cambodia & Laos too)
In the ancient Roman calendar when did the new year begin?
February 1
March 1
April 1
March 1
The tradition of eating black-eyed peas on New Years Day is believed to do what?
a. Bring prosperity for the next year
b. Return loved ones from war
c. Bring a year of peace into a household
d. Relieve constipation
a. Bring prosperity for the next year
The original name of New York City
New Haven
New Amsterdam
New England
New Amsterdam (The name change took place in 1664)
Under which calendar is New Year's Day Jan. 1?
A. Julian Calendar
B. Gregorian Calendar
C. Chinese Calendar
Gregorian Calendar
What year did the original “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” broadcast air?
1964
1972
1968
1972
What is the most common symbol associated with New Year's?
Star
Baby
Tree
Baby (Baby New Year is often seen in a diaper, black top hat, and a sash showing the numbers of the new year. )
In ancient Egypt what event dictated the timing of New Year's celebrations?
A. Pharaoh's birthday
B. Flooding of Nile
C. Solar eclipse
B. Flooding of Nile
What item is thrown in Denmark on NYE to bring good luck?
Plates
Cups
Vases
Plates
In Spain, eating 12 of these are to bring you good luck in the New Year.
Grapes
Pastries
Cherries
Grapes
In Bolivia, _____are baked into sweets and whoever finds the ____has good luck for the next year.
Bananas
Coins
Eggs
Coins
How many glasses of champagne do Americans drink on NYE?
360 million
240 million
170 million
360 million
January is known for being the _________ month of the year.
Happiest
Coldest
Sunniest
coldest
What percentage of people will quit their resolution by the end of January?
23%
56%
43%
43%