New Years history
What country produces Champagne, the drink of choice on New Year’s Eve?
France
People shoot these into the air when the clock reaches 12:00
Fireworks
What state is the ball drop located?
New York
What does Father Time represent?
The passing of the outgoing year
How much does the Times Square ball weigh?
11,875 pounds
January is named after which Roman god?
Janus
Finish the saying: Out with the ____, ______________.
old, in with new.
When is the Chinese New Year?
February 10th
Name 3 things you could find at a NYE party
Champagne, Streamers, Games, Refreshments, Speakers (Music), Fireworks, a Countdown, Photo ops/backdrops
Where is the last place that celebrates the New Year?
American Samoa & Baker Island
In what two years did the Times Square ball not drop?
1942 and 1943 because of World War II light restrictions
How much confetti drops in Times Square on New Year’s Eve?
More than 1 ton.
In which country do people eat 12 grapes for good luck in the new year?
In Australia, what serves as the backdrop for one of the world’s largest fireworks displays on New Year’s Eve?
The Sydney Opera House
When was the last leap year?
2024
What do the Scottish call New Year’s Eve?
Hogmanay
What are the most common noisemakers for New Years?
Fireworks, pots & pans, and kazoos
Which city drops a giant chocolate kiss at midnight on New Year’s Eve?
Hershey, Pennsylvania
On which day do many people give up on their New Year’s resolutions?
The second Friday in January, informally known as Quitters Day
How many tons of trash is left after the Times Square New Years Celebration?
50 tons!
First people to make New Years Resolutions
Ancient Babylons
An Irish tradition on New Year’s Eve is to add what to the table to pay tribute to loved ones who have passed away during the year?
An extra place setting
What does “Auld Lang Syne” literally translate to?
“Old long since”
What is the symbol of Year 2026 (Chinese calendar)
Horse
What do the Danes do for good luck for the new year?
The Danes hold a tradition of throwing plates at the front door of family and friends’ homes to welcome good fortune for the new year.