New Years History
December 31st is also known as
New Year's Eve
Where can you go to watch the famous ball drop on New Year's Eve?
Times Square (New York City)
The word January comes from this language.
Latin
In China, this color is traditionally worn and displayed during Lunar New Year to bring good fortune and ward off evil spirits.
Red
The most common New Year's resolution.
To Lose Weight
In this country they eat Soba noodles as a popular dish for New Years
Japan
This late-night host is known for his annual New Year’s Eve show in Times Square.
Ryan Seacrest
What month do the Chinese celebrate New Years (in 2024)?
January
What is the 2024's Chinese New Year Animal?
Dragon
What are several things people might do at midnight on New Year's Eve? (Name at least 4)
Kiss, Toast (drink champagne), Set off fireworks, Wish someone 'Happy New Year!', Shout, Dance, Eat, Blow horns, Eat 12 grapes (Spanish Tradition), etc.
This animated character rings in the New Year with his pal Patrick in a special titled "New Year’s Who?"
SpongeBob SquarePants?
In Denmark, it’s a New Year’s tradition to leap off this piece of furniture at midnight.
A Chair
This ancient civilization was the first to celebrate the New Year around 4,000 years ago.
Babylon
In the United States, this iconic city celebrates New Year’s with fireworks over the Space Needle.
Seattle
In Ireland, some people bang this type of food against the walls and doors of their home to chase away bad spirits.
Bread
In this country, a cake known as galette de rois, or Kings Cake is eaten on epiphany with the goal of having the piece of cake with a small charm hidden inside.
France
This infamous Roman dictator is credited with making January 1st a National Holiday
Julius Caesar
A Southern tradition says that one should eat this number of black-eyed peas in order to have good luck for the entire year.
365
In South Korea, people eat this traditional rice cake soup to symbolize turning a year older.
Tteokguk
What major country celebrates New Year's first?
a.) China b.) America c.) New Zealand
c.) New Zealand
Due to its geographical position close to the International Date Line, New Zealand is one of the first countries in the world to welcome the New Year.