History
Traditions
Culture
present New Years
Facts
100
Why do some people leave their windows and doors open on new years?
Out with the old and in with the new
100
People shoot these into the air when the clock reaches midnight
Fireworks
100
What state is the ball drop located?
New York
100
On average how many people gather in New York City’s Times Square to watch the ball drop?
A) 100,000
B) 1 Million
C) 10,000
1 million
100
December 31 is called_
new year's eve
200
The first New Year’s celebration dates back _ years
A) 4000
B) 10,000
C) 500
The first New Year’s celebration dates back 4,000 years
200
What do many people believe is lucky to do at the stroke of midnight?
Kiss someone
200
When is the Chinese New Year?
February 10th
200
How much does the times square ball weigh?
A) 15, 325 pounds
B) 11, 875 pounds
C) 7,573 pounds
11,875 pounds and it is 12 feet in diameter
200
What year will we be heading into on January 1?
2025
300
In Scotland who do you kiss when the clock strikes midnight?
Everyone in the room!
300
What is your favorite New Years Tradition?
300
In Italy, wearing what clothing is thought to bring good luck for the new year?
A) Green pants
B) Red underwear
C) Purple scarf
Red underwear
300
The most popular place New Years is spent is ...
Times square
300
What year will we celebrate this New Years?
2024
400
Whish of these location celebrates New Years first every year?
A) New Zealand
B) China
C) Russia
New Zealand
The first region to celebrate the New Year is Kiritimati. This small island is known as Christmas Island. It inhibits a time zone 14 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The first major islands to reach midnight in the region will be Tonga, Samoa and parts of New Zealand, one hour after Kiritimati does
400
What are the most common noisemakers for New Years?
Fireworks, pots & pans, and kazoos
400
If you lived in ancient Persia, what gift would you give out on New Year's?
A) Eggs
B) A chicken
eggs
400
What percentage of New Years resolutions fail by February?
A) 10%
B) 80%
C) 50%
80%
400
What is the most common resolution?
Lose Weight
500
When did the first ball drop?
A) 1933
B) 1907
C) 1991
1907
500
Which country does a polar bear plunge to celebrate New Years?
A) Canada
B) Russia
C) Australia
Canada
500
In Spain people usually eat this at midnight?
A) 2 Red apples
B) 12 Green grapes
C) 7 Blueberries
12 green grapes
500
Where is your favorite place to watch the fireworks?
500
Is 2024 a leap year?
Yes!