New Years History
What do we call December 31st?
New Years Eve
People shoot these into the sky when the clock reaches 12:00 AM/ midnight
Fireworks
Where is the New Year's Eve ball drop located?
Times Square, New York City
How many people usually gather in Times Square to watch the ball drop?
1 million people
What year will we celebrate this New Years?
2026
What is a new years resolution?
Promises or goals to do something different and positive in the new year.
What is a popular drink to enjoy during New Years celebrations?
Champagne or sparkling cider
When did the first Times Square ball drop?
1907
What day will New Year's be in 2026
Thursday/January 1st
How many hours does it take for the whole world to enter the new year?
26 hours
What is the most common New Years' resolution that people have?
eat healthier
In America's top 5 favorite holidays, New Years' is _ place.
4th
How does New York City celebrate the new year?
The ball drops in Times Square
The most popular place New Years is spent (pre-COVID)
Times Square
Is 2026 a leap year?
No, the next leap year is 2028
The first time the New Year was celebrated on January 1st was...
153BC
What do Hispanic people eat for good luck before midnight? (Hint: 12 of these)
12 green grapes
How many pounds did the first Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball weigh?
700 pounds
Does NYC reuse the ball every year?
No, a new NYE ball is created every year
What day of the week is New Years' day this year?
thursday
What is 2022's Chinese New Year Animal?
the year of the tiger
What country celebrates New Years' first every year?
Tonga
How many light bulbs covered the first Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball?
100 light bulbs
How big is the Times Square NYE ball now?
12 feet in diameter
Weighs nearly 12,000 pounds
What Roman god is January named after?
Janus (god of beginnings)