What do we call December 31st? (Hint: the night before the New Years)
New Year's Eve
People shoot these into the sky when the clock reaches 12:00 AM/ midnight
Fireworks
Where is the New Year's Eve ball drop located?
Times Square, New York City
How many people gather in Times Square to watch the ball drop?
1 million people
What year did we celebrate this New Years?
2021
What is the most common New Years' resolution that people have?
Lose weight/ eat healthier
Share how your family celebrates New Years
200 points for sharing :)
when did the the first ball drop
1907
List 3 ways people celebrate the new year
1. Throw away used or old household items
2. Have a party with friends and family
3. Burn Christmas trees
4. Watch the NYE ball drop on TV
How many hours does it take for the whole world to enter the new year?
26 hours
What is 2021's Chinese New Year Animal?
The year of the ox
In America's top 5 favorite holidays, New Years' is _ place.
4th
How does New York City celebrate the new year?
The ball drops in Times Square
The most popular place New Years is spent
Times square
Is 2021 a leap year?
When did the first New Years' celebration occur?
The first New Year’s celebration dates back 4,000 years.
What do Hispanic people eat for good luck before midnight? (Hint: 12 of these)
12 green grapes
How many pounds did the first Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball weigh?
700 pounds
Does NYC reuse the ball every year?
No, a new NYE ball is created every year
What day of the week was New Years' this year?
Friday
What does a New Years' resolution mean?
New Year resolutions are promises or goals to do something different and positive in the new year.
What country celebrates New Years' first every year?
Tonga
How many light bulbs covered the first Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball?
100 light bulbs
What day will new years be on 2022?
Saturday
In Brazil they wear this color on New Years for good luck
White