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New Years day traditions
100

What is dropped in times square on New years eve? 

Ball 

100

What food is considered lucky that a lot of people eat on new years day? 

Black eyed peas 
100

What do people call a promise they make to improve themselves in the New Year?

Resolution 

100

What do people throw in the air to celebrate at midnight?

Confetti 


100

What parade in California is famous for its flower-covered floats on New Year’s Day?

The Rose Parade 


200

What city hosts the most famous New Years Eve celebration? 

New York City 

200

What round dessert is eaten to represent a full year ahead?

Cake 

200

What is a common New Year’s resolution about staying active?

Exercise 

200

What noise-making item is blown to celebrate the New Year?

Horns 

200

What sporting events are often played on New Year’s Day?

College football bowl games, winter classic hockey game

300

What happens at midnight on new years eve? 

The new year starts!

300

What do a lot of people eat 12 of under a table on new years eve? 

Grapes 

300

What do people often try to do less of as a New Year’s resolution?

Bad habits 

300

What do people often shout when the clock strikes midnight?

Happy New Year! 

300

What chilly tradition involves jumping into cold water on New Year’s Day?

Polar Plunge 

400

What number do people usually start counting down from on New Year’s Eve?

10

400

What drink is often used to make a toast at midnight?

Champagne, sparkling cider

400

What do people write when planning goals for the New Year?

Goals list

400

What do people wear that say “Happy New Year”?

Hats/glasses 

400

What day comes right after New Year’s Eve?

New Years Day

500

What time zone do we celebrate New Years Eve in? 

Eastern 

500

What sweet treat is often shared at New Year’s parties?

Cookies, candies 

500

What month do people usually start their New Year’s resolutions?

January 

500

What song is often played at midnight on new years eve? 

Auld Lang Syne
500

What do many families do to relax after staying up late the night before?

Sleep in! 


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