Times Square
When did partiers first celebrate New Year’s Eve in Times Square?
1904
How large is the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball in diameter?
12 feet
“January” gets its name from what Roman god?
Janus
On what day is New Year's Eve celebrated in the United States?
December 31st
40% of New Year’s resolutions fail by February.
False - it is 80%
What newspaper sponsored the first-ever Times Square New Year’s Eve party?
New York Times
What materials made up the first-ever Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball?
Iron and Wood
When was the first Tournament of Roses parade?
1890
How many people around the world watch the ball drop in Times Square
About 1 billion
The Times Square Ball weighs 11,875 pounds
True
How much confetti is dropped in Times Square on New Year’s Eve?
About 1 ton - 2,000 pounds
When did LED lights first appear on the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball?
2007
In Spain, 12 of what type of food is eaten at midnight on New Year’s Eve for good luck??
Grapes
How many glasses of bubbly are consumed on New Year’s Eve?
360 million
The symbol of "Baby New Year" can be traced back to an ancient Roman tradition.
False - it is a Greek tradition
What is the address where the New Year’s Eve Ball drops in New York?
1 Times Square
What are the triangles on the Times Square ball made from?
Waterford Crystal
What country gained independence on Jan. 1, 1803?
Haiti
Cracking open a peppermint ______ during the holiday season is believed to bring good fortune in the new year. Hint: it is a type of animal
Pig
The most popular New Year's resolution for 2020 was to lose weight.
False - it was to exercise more
Who was the first broadcast host of Times Square New Year’s Eve celebrations?
Guy Lambardo
When did the Waterford Crystal Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball debut?
1999
According to the International Date Line, where on Earth is New Year’s celebrated first each year?
The Kiritimati Atoll in Kiribati
_________ is a warm, cider-like punch with early English origins that used to be a popular New Year’s Eve drink.
Kissing at midnight is a modern tradition
False - it is a tradition that can be traced back to ancient times