NEW YEAR’S TRADITIONS
This object drops at midnight in New York City.
Times Square Ball
This bubbly drink is commonly used for New Year’s toasts.
champagne
The New Year officially begins at this time.
midnight
January is this number month of the year.
the first
This country is the first to welcome the New Year.
New Zealand
Many people make these on January 1 to improve their lives.
New Year’s resolutions
Black-eyed peas are eaten in the U.S. for this reason.
good luck
These colorful lights are often launched into the sky at midnight.
fireworks
A year with 366 days is called this.
a leap year
In Japan, temples ring bells this many times on New Year’s Eve.
108
This phrase is said at midnight to wish others well.
“Happy New Year”
This Southern dish is often eaten on New Year’s Day for prosperity.
Hoppin’ John
This city hosts one of the most famous New Year’s Eve celebrations.
New York City
The calendar used in most of the world is called this.
the Gregorian calendar
In Brazil, people wear this color for peace on New Year’s.
white
In Spain, people eat 12 of these for good luck at midnight.
grapes
This dessert is shaped like a ring and eaten for luck in many countries.
New Year’s cake
This activity involves counting backward from 10.
New Year’s countdown
December 31 marks the end of this.
the year
This Asian New Year follows the lunar calendar.
Lunar New Year
This song is traditionally sung at midnight on New Year’s Eve.
“Auld Lang Syne”
In many cultures, long noodles symbolize this for the New Year.
Long life
This year begins after December 31, 2025.
2026
This day is celebrated on January 1.
New Year’s Day
In Scotland, New Year’s Eve is called this.
Hogmanay