This country starts off their new year by eating 12 grapes, which symbolize each strike of the clock. The tradition started in the late 19th century and is believed to ward off evil while boosting your chances of a prosperous and lucky new year. However, this will work only if you manage to eat all of the grapes by the time the clock finishes striking midnight.
Spain
Peter Quill
Andy Dwyer
Emmet Brickowski
Chris Pratt
Steve Carell
Catherine Keener
Paul Rudd
Romany Malco
Seth Rogen
(2005)
40 Year Old Virgin
In 1943 this world’s largest office building is completed to house the US military
The Pentagon
Buick
People in this country kick off the new year by eating a warm bowl of soba noodles. The tradition is tied to a Buddhist temple giving out the noodles to the poor. Because the long thin noodles are firm yet easy to bite, it is believed eating them symbolizes a literal break away from the old year.
Japan
A.J. Frost
Nick Dunne
Tony Mendez
Ben Affleck
Leonardo DiCaprio
Cameron Diaz
Daniel Day-Lewis
Jim Broadbent
John C. Reilly
Gangs of New York
This sitcom premiered today in 1974 on ABC. Created by Garry Marshall it led to the spin off shows Laverne and Shirley, Mork and Mindy, and Joanie Loves Chachi. The show also led to the phrase “jumping the shark”
Happy Days
Infiniti
In this European country it’s tradition to hang an onion outside your door. Believed to symbolize fertility and growth (thanks to its ability to sprout on its own), the onion is hung on the door after church service on New Year’s Day.
Greece
Ted Logan
Johnny Utah
Duke Caboom
Keanu Reeves
David Spade
John Goodman
Eartha Kitt
Patrick Warburton
Wendie Malick
(2000)
The Emperor’s New Groove
In 1975, this most popular Disney ride of all time debuts.
Space Mountain
Mitsubishi
To ward off evil spirits, families in this European country make way for a healthy and prosperous new year by banging loaves of Christmas bread against the walls and doors throughout the home.
Ireland
Sydney Bristow
Jenna Rink
Vanessa Loring
Jennifer Garner
Jason Segal
Emily Blunt
Chris Pratt
Alison Brie
Lauren Weedman
(2012)
The Five-Year Engagement
In 1965 this British rock group released their first album "I Can't Explain". It included the songs I Can See for Miles and My Generation.
The Who
Acura
On New Year’s Eve, households in this South American country have a tradition of placing three potatoes under each family member’s bed—one peeled, one not, and the last one only partially. At midnight each person grabs for one with eyes closed and depending on the potato they select, can either expect a year of good fortune, financial struggle, or a mix of both.
Columbia
Ryan Stone
Gracie Hart
Margaret Tate
Sandra Bullock
Sarah Jessica Parker
Jessica Biel
Ashton Kutcher
Michelle Pfeiffer
Zac Efron
(2011)
New Year’s Eve
In 2001 this website, where I got most of the answers to tonight’s trivia, is launched by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger
Wikipedia
Volvo