New Years Around the World
Where do they drop a giant ball off of a building at midnight on New Years Day?
New York
What is the top New years tradition?
Staying up until midnight
Why do people wear red on New Years?
Red symbolizes fire and fortune
What two fruits are the sparkling ciders (non-alcoholic) that people drink on New Years made of?
Some sparkling cider is made of grapes and others are made of apples.
True or False: China celebrates the same type of New Years as Americans.
False. China celebrates the Lunar New Year starting February 17th, 2026.
Right when it is midnight, what do people do?
They party!
What is the song that is always played at midnight to ring in the New Year?
Auld Lang Syne
According to the New York MTA, what time do you need to arrive to see the ball drop in Times Square?
a. 11:59pm b. 8pm c. 3pm d. 12:01am
You should arrive at 3pm to get the best view!
What do people give each other for the Chinese Lunar New Year?
Red envelopes with money inside.
What is the most common New Years Resolution?
Improving your health and wellness, like going to the gym.
What is the meaning of New Years?
It signifies a time for renewal, reflection, and something new.
Whose birthday is on New Years day?
Ms. Destiny!
Does every country celebrate New Years the same way?
Some countries have their own New Years celebrations and practice different traditions.
What is something that people do to their house before the New Year starts?
Doing a deep clean of the house to bring in clean energy into the New Year.
What animal symbolizes 2026 in the Chinese Lunar Calendar?
a. Goat b. Horse c. Snake d. Rabbit
2026 is the year of the horse.
True or False: Some countries celebrate New Years twice.
True! In Russian culture, they celebrate New Years twice.
Many countries set these off into the sky at midnight.
Fireworks!
How many people gather at the Times Square to watch the ball drop?
a).300 b).5,000 c).1,000,000
d).5,000,000
c). 1,000,000
What Colombian tradition is done on New Years for good fortune?
Eating 12 grapes at midnight and making a wish for each month of the year.
What country created New Years? Hint: It is a country that is very similar to Greece and it is where the Catholic pope lives.
Rome