Time Square
In what year did the ball-lowering celebration in Times Square first take place, 1898 or 1907?
1907
In what country is it a tradition to jump off a chair at midnight on New Year’s Eve to avoid having bad luck in the new year, Denmark or Holland?
Denmark
True or false: As far as New Year’s Eve plans go, more people choose to go out than stay home.
False. According to a CivicScience poll, 53% of people stay home with their families.
How many people watch the Times Square ball drop around the world, 100 million or more than 1 billion?
More than 1 billion
On New Year’s, people in the Philippines wear clothing featuring what type of pattern for good luck, polka dots or floral?
Polka dots
How much confetti drops in Times Square on New Year’s Eve, 1/2 a ton or more than 1 ton?
More than 1 ton.
Around which landmark do people in London gather to watch fireworks on New Year’s Eve, Big Ben or The London Eye?
The London Eye
On average, how many hours do parents book a babysitter for on New Year’s Eve, six or eight hours?
Six hours, typically from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
How much does the Times Square ball weigh, 5,698 lbs or 11,875 lbs?
11,875 lbs.
Which country celebrates New Year's Day on April 14th, Nepal or China?
Nepal
In what two years did the Times Square ball not drop, 1920/1921 or 1942/1943?
1942 and 1943 because of World War II light restrictions
In Spain, what fruit do people eat 12 of when midnight strikes, blueberries or grapes?
Grapes
True or false: Making New Year’s resolutions is more popular among young people than older adults.
True. Of those who made resolutions last year, 49% fell between the ages of 18 and 29.
How large is the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball in diameter, 12 feet or 16 feet?
12 feet
In Scottish traditions, who do you kiss at midnight on New Year's Eve, your significant other or everyone in the room?
Everyone in the room
In 1904, which newspaper sponsored the first New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square, New York Times or New York Post?
The New York Times
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, a photo or an extra place setting?
An extra place setting
What Swedish pop band sings the song “Happy New Year”, Gemini or ABBA?
ABBA
How many versions of the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball have there been to date, 7 or 9?
7
The Dutch believe eating what on New Year's Day will bring good luck, apples or donuts?
Donuts
What are the triangles on the Times Square ball made of, Waterford crystals or Agate crystals?
Waterford crystals
In Australia, what serves as the backdrop for one of the world’s largest fireworks displays on New Year’s Eve, Sydney Harbour or The Sydney Opera House?
The Sydney Opera House
In what year was January 1 officially declared the first day of the new year, 46 B.C. or 100 B.C.?
46 B.C.
When were computer controls introduced to the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball, 1995 or 2005?
1995
On average, how many babies are born each Jan. 1 in the United States, 5,765 or 10,312?
10,312