Countdown Fun
What do people count down to at the end of December 31?
Midnight
In what city does the famous New Year’s ball drop?
New York City
What color underwear is worn for good luck in some countries?
Red
What do people often do when music plays at a New Year’s party?
Dance
What drink do adults often toast with at midnight?
Sparkling Juice or Champagne
What ball drops in New York City on New Year’s Eve?
Times Square Ball
What country is known for fireworks over the Sydney Opera House?
Australia
What food is eaten for good luck in the U.S. South?
Black Eyed Peas
What noise-makers are often blown at midnight?
What round food is often eaten for good luck because it looks like a coin?
Doughnuts
What time does the New Year officially begin?
12:00am January 1st
In Spain, people eat 12 of these at midnight for good luck. What do they eat?
Grapes
What do people make at the New Year about self-improvement?
Resolutions
What do people do with glasses at midnight?
Make a Toast/Clink Glasses
What sweet treat shaped like a circle with icing is eaten on New Year’s?
What do people usually shout when the countdown ends?
"HAPPY NEW YEAR"
What continent celebrates the New Year first?
Asia
What shape is a lucky symbol for the New Year because it never ends?
A Circle
What kind of show often happens at midnight?
Fireworks Show
What food is a staple that is eaten on New Year's Day?
Pork and Sauerkraut
Besides yelling "Happy New Year", at the end of the countdown, some couples will do this as well. What do they do?
Kiss
Denmark
You might look wild while doing this, but there is something specific you are supposed to do if you want an "adventurous new year". What should you do on new year's eve to try and get you an adventurous new year?
HINT: It involves a suitcase
Run around the block with an empty suitcase to invite adventures
What song is traditionally sung at New Year’s?
“Auld Lang Syne”
In many cultures, eating round fruits or foods at New Year’s is supposed to bring what?
Luck or Prosperity