New Years History
What country produces Champagne, the drink of choice on New Year’s Eve?
France
People typically shoot these into the air when the clock reaches 12:00
Fireworks
What state is the ball drop located?
New York
What does Father Time represent?
The passing of the outgoing year
How much does the Times Square ball weigh?
11,875 pounds
January is named after which Roman god?
Janus
Finish the saying: Out with the ____, ______________.
old, in with new.
The Chinese New Year is also called the _____ festival.
Spring
Name 3 things you could find at a NYE party
Champagne, Streamers, Games, Refreshments, Speakers (Music), Fireworks, a Countdown, Photo ops/backdrops
Is 2025 a leap year?
No
In what two years did the Times Square ball not drop?
1942 and 1943 because of World War II light restrictions
How much confetti drops in Times Square on New Year’s Eve?
More than 1 ton.
In Italy, what food(s) are traditionally eaten to bring prosperity and good fortune in the coming year.
Italians traditionally eat a hearty meal on New Year's Eve that includes dishes like lentils (symbolizing wealth), cotechino (a type of sausage), and zampone (stuffed pig's trotter).
In Australia, what serves as the backdrop for one of the world’s largest fireworks displays on New Year’s Eve?
The Sydney Opera House
When was the last leap year?
2024
What do the Scottish call New Year’s Eve?
Hogmanay
What are the most common noisemakers for New Years?
Fireworks, pots & pans, and kazoos
Which city drops a giant chocolate kiss at midnight on New Year’s Eve?
Hershey, Pennsylvania
On which day do many people give up on their New Year’s resolutions?
The second Friday in January, informally known as Quitters Day
What happens during a popular New Year’s Day event called the Polar Bear Plunge?
People take a dip or swim in a cold body of water, typically in a place located in the Northern Hemisphere.
First people to make New Years Resolutions
Ancient Babylons
An Irish tradition on New Year’s Eve is to add what to the table to pay tribute to loved ones who have passed away during the year?
An extra place setting
Doing _______ on New Year's Day will wash a year of good fortune down the drain.
Laundry
True or false: Making New Year’s resolutions is more popular among young people than older adults.
True. Nearly half of adults ages 18 to 29 say they made at least one resolution this year, by far the largest share of any age group.
What day of the week will New Years be on next year?
Thursday