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?
The word January comes from this language.
Latin
A popular non-alcohol drink often used to ring in the New Years
Sparkling Grape/Apple Juice
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
The most common New Year's resolution.
Lose Weight
In this country they eat Soba noodles as a popular dish for New Years
Japan
What is Chinese New Year also called?
Lunar New Year or Spring Festival
2024 Chinese new year animal
A) Rat B) Pig C) Dragon
Year of the Dragon
What month do the Chinese celebrate New Years?
February
2023's Chinese New Year Animal
A) Rabbit B) Ox C) Snake
Rabbit
What are at least 2 things people usually do at midnight on New Year's Eve?
Kiss, Toast (drink champagne), Set off fireworks, Wish someone 'Happy New Year!', Shout
Italy
Name 2 of the top 3 places to celebrate New Year's in America.
Las Vegas, Disneyworld and New York City
Who was proclaimed to be the Empress of India on January 1, 1877?
Queen Victoria
This poem-turned song is typically sung and associated with New Year's Day?
Auld Lang Syne
Out of America's top 5 favorite holidays, New Years takes ___ place.
4th
Hanging onions is New Years Eve tradition in this country
Greece
This many people usually gather in New York City’s Times Square to watch the ball drop.
A) 1 million B) 500,000 C) 3 million
1 million
In this country, the men of certain villages will dress up as a creature called the Namahage with the goal of scaring children into behaving for the New Year?
Japan
This infamous Roman dictator is credited with making January 1st a National Holiday
Julius Caesar
Mainly 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
This is the name of the famous parade that occurs every January 1st in Pasadena, California
Tournament of Roses Parade or Rose Parade
When did the first ball drop in NYC? (within 5 years)
1907
What major country celebrates New Year's first?
New Zealand