Resolutions
Type of person who never finishes writing their resolution.
A Procrastinator
On January 1st 1863, this event was made by Abraham Lincoln where all Confederate slaves were freed, and had followed from the statements he made after 1862's Battle of Antietam.
The Emancipation Proclamation
What Day is New Years' Eve?
December 31
How do Russian say "Happy New Year?"
с новым годом
Which Russian Fruit if commonly given on New Years?
Tangerines
This state known for it's "laid back" style ranks the highest in most kept New Years resolutions
California
For the first time ever on January 1st 1908 this traditional event started in New York City's Times Square to signify the start of the New Year at midnight.
The Ball Drop
Is New Years Eve a Federal Holiday is the US?
No
How many New Year's celebrations do Russians celebrate?
Name a salad that is most commonly found at a Russian New Year's celebration?
Russian winter salad, or САЛАТ ОЛИВЬЕ
This New Years' resolution is the most popular one to be broken after the New Year. Spiking memberships to an all-time high and then back down again during the summer.
Losing Weight, Getting Fit, Working Out
On January 1 1971, America starts the New Year off with no ads of this particular product on television or radio stations. This was to discourage those that bought them and note the dangers after it was learned that it was linked to health problems such as lung cancer, heart disease, and emphysema.
Cigarette Ads
Name One State that celebrates New Years Eve as a Holiday
Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin
Who was the Russian Tzar to move the New Year celebration to January 1st on the Julian calendar?
Russian Tzar Peter I or Peter the Great
What are round little salted balls that you will find on top of a piece of buttered bread?
Red or black caviar
This state, which is best known for it's "Big River" is the lowest in keeping its New Years Resolutions
Mississippi
On January 1st 1985, The British comedian Ernie Wise makes this first advancement in technology by using a device to communicate from Britain to Vodafone.
The First Mobil Phone Call
What is a "Watch Night" service?
A prayer service held by many Christian churches. Particularly in African-American communities where these prayer services are tied to the Emancipation Proclamation.
What is the dish that dates back to New Year's Eve 1919 where a chef at a small inn and tavern grabbed a herring, added some potatoes, a red beet, and French Provençal sauce? It has become a New Year tradition ever since.
Herring under fur, РЫБА В ШУБЕ
What is the most common way to server vegetables and mushrooms during New Year's Eve dinner?
Pickled or salted
This resolution is in the top 3 resolutions made. It comes right after losing weight.
Get organized
Name One event during which New Years Eve was not celebrated since its inception
World War Two
What is a New Year's tradition in America that is similar to a tradition done on the 4th of July?
What is Maslenitsa? Also known as Butter Lady, Butter Week, or Crepe week?
It is an Eastern Slavic religious and folk holiday that concluded the New Year celebration around March 22. It was celebrated by eating Russian crepes, Блины.
Name of Russian salad that is also known as Beetroot Salad where everything is mixed together and dressed with vinegar?
Vinaigrette, Винегрет