New Years history
The name of the celebration on December 31st.
New Year's Eve
These are shot into the air when the clock reaches 12:00 AM on New Year's eve.
Fireworks
What state is the ball drop located in?
New York
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.
exercising/becoming healthier/gym
Finish the saying: Out with the ____, ______________.
"old, in with the new."
When is the Chinese New Year 2025?
Name 3 things you could find at a NYE party
Streamers, Games, Refreshments, Speakers (Music), Fireworks, a Countdown, Photo ops/backdrops
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.
Auld Lang Syne
In America's top 5 favorite holidays, New Year's is _ place.
4th
According to the Lunar Calendar, which animal will represent 2025?
Snake
The most popular place New Years is spent is ...
Times square
Who is given the credit for starting the tradition of New Year’s kiss?
Ancient Romans
What year does the first New Year’s celebration date back to?
2,000 BC
What are the most common noisemakers for the New Year?
Fireworks, pots & pans, and kazoos
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
The first people to make New Years Resolutions.
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 2026?
Thursday