NYE History
January is named after which Roman god?
Janus
Finish the saying: "Out with the..."
"...old, in with the new."
Is 2026 going to be a leap year?
No.
When was the 1st ball drop?
Dec. 31st, 1907 or Dec. 31st, 1910
Dec. 31st, 1907
How many grapes are we suppose to eat for good luck?
12 Grapes.
How much does the original Times Square Bal weigh?
A) 11,875 lbs
B) 11,850 lbs
C) 11,800 lbs
A) 11,875 lbs.
What 2 years did the NYE ball not drop in time square?
1943 & 1943, because of WWII light restrictions.
What do Mexicans traditionally walk around with to manifest travels and good fortune for the new year?
A Suitcase.
How much does the NEW Time Square Ball, the Constellation Ball, weigh?
A) 15,675 lbs
B) 14,350 lbs
C) 12,350 lbs
C) 12,350 pounds (5,600 kg) and features 5,280 Waterford Crystal triangles with LED lights, making it the largest and heaviest ball in its history,
In ancients times, loud noises were present at NYE celebrations why?
To ward off evil/bad spirits or energy.
What color underwear represents the manifestation of luck in love/relationships?
Pink or Red?
Pink.
The tradition of making resolutions began with which ancient group of individuals?
4,000 years ago with the Ancient Babylonians.