New Year’s History
Which Roman emperor introduced January 1st as the start of the New Year?
Julius Caesar
People shoot these into the air when the clock reaches 12:00
Fireworks
The famous ball drop on New Year’s Eve takes place in what U.S. City?
New York
On average how many people gather in New York City’s Times Square to watch the ball drop.
1 million
This is the most common resolution.
Lose Weight/Work out
Finish the saying: Out with the ____, ______________.
old, in with new.
In what country do people wear red underwear to bring good luck in the new year?
Italy
What is the traditional food eaten on New Year’s Day in the Southern United States for good luck?
Black Eyed-Peas
The first New Year's Eve Ball in Times Square was used in 1907. How heavy was the "ball"?
700lbs
In America's top 5 favorite holidays New Years Eve is _ place.
4th
This country celebrates New Year’s with fireworks over the Sydney Harbor Bridge.
Australia
The most popular place New Years is spent is ...
Times Square (New York City)
The first New Year’s celebration dates back _ years
4,000 Years
In Brazil, people wear this color of clothing on New Year’s Eve to bring good luck.
White
This country celebrates the Lunar New Year with fireworks and red envelopes.
China
What percentage of resolutions fail by February?
80%
In which ancient country did the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions begin?
Babylon
What country celebrates New Years first every year?
New Zealand
In Spain people usually eat 12 of these at midnight.
Grapes
What year did the first New Year's Eve ball drop?
1907