Around the World at Midnight
In Spain, partygoers eat twelve of what under the table at midnight for good luck?
Grapes!
What two numbers have dominated youth pop culture in 2025?
"6 7"
Following the death of Pope Francis, Pope Leo was named the new Pope of the Catholic Church. In which month was Pope Leo appointed?
May
Which NBA team took home the NBA Cup in 2025?
Oklahoma City Thunder
What time does the Times Square ball begin making its descent?
11:59pm
The color of this item you wear on NYE is said to bring in your heart's desires in the new year in many cultures. Yellow for money, blue for good health, red for love...
Which collectible toy became a must-have fashion accessory of 2025?
Labubu
August
Who was the Superbowl LIX Halftime Performer in 2025?
Kendrick Lamar
In which US State does a 300-pound, seven-foot-tall Hershey’s Kiss ascend into the air to celebrate the New Year?
Hershey, Pennsylvania
What is the first major city (over 1m population) to celebrate New Years Eve?
Auckland, New Zealand.
How long was TikTok banned in the US this January?
a. 48 hours
b. 14 hours
c. 9 days
b. 14 hours
The world-famous Paris art gallery, The Louvre, was robbed in which month of 2025?
October
Who won Men's Singles at Wimbledon in 2025?
a. Carlos Alcaraz
b. Jannik Sinner
c. Novak Djokovic
b. Jannik Sinner
The "Constellation Ball" at Times Square is adorned with how many Waterford Crystal panels in 2025? (Hint: The number is larger than years past with the new design).
a. 2,280
b. 4,280
c. 5,280
c. 5,280 crystal panels
In this country, you might smash dishes on your friend's doorstep on NYE for good luck.
a. Denmark
b. Italy
c. Greece
a. Denmark
Which pop singer faced backlash after a Blue Origin space flight?
Katy Perry
In 2025, fires started in the Palisades, CA. The fires destroyed more than 16,000 structures, burned tens of thousands of acres in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena and killed 29 people.
In which month did the fires start?
January
Which country took home the Ice Hockey World Championship in May 2025?
USA!
In 46 B.C., which Roman leader made January 1st New Year’s Day?
Julius Caesar
In what country do people avoid washing clothes or dishes on New Year's Day to avoid "washing away good luck?"
China
Which movie topped the USA Domestic Box office in 2025? (These are the top 5, but which is #1?)
a. Lilo & Stitch
b. Wicked: For Good
c. A Minecraft Movie
d. Superman
e. Jurassic World: Rebirth
c. A Minecraft Movie
This year, Australia banned the top 10 social media sites for all youth under the age of 16. In which month did this ban take place?
December
Who was the highest-paid NFL player in 2025?
Patrick Mahomes
The ball drop tradition in NYC started in 1906. Since then, two years have not had a ball drop.
Name one year the ball did not drop.
The ball didn't drop in both 1942 and 1943 because of World War II light restrictions