New Years History
This is the most common New Year's resolution.
What is exercising/becoming healthier.
These are shot into the air when the clock reaches 12:00 am NYE.
What are fireworks.
What state is the ball drop located?
New York
On average, how many people gather in New York City's Times Square to watch the ball drop? 1 Million, 10 million, 200 million?
1 million
In what country is it a tradition to jump off a chair at midnight on New Year’s Eve to avoid having bad luck in the new year?
Denmark
The most common song played on NYE's celebration in America.
What is Auld Lang Syne.
Finish the saying: "Out with ______, ______________.
What is "old, in with the new".
In Spain, people usually eat this at midnight?
What are 12 grapes.
The most popular place at New Years in the USA is
Times Square
After Russians write down their New Year’s wish on a piece of paper, what do they do with it?
What is burn it?
What country produces Champagne, the drink of choice on New Year's Eve?
France
This country celebrates New Year's first every year.
New Zealand
3 things you could find at a NYE party.
streamers, games, drinks, music, fireworks, party hats, party favors, photo backdrops
What country is hosting the 2026 winter Olympics?
(Hint: The country is known for spaghetti and meatballs!)
What is Italy?
In Greece, what object is baked into a New Year’s cake to bring good luck?
What is a coin?
What pop star went to space in 2025?
Who is Katy Perry?
Name the tradition done as couples at midnight?
What is kissing.
In Italy and Brazil, what color underwear is considered lucky for New Year's?
Red
This US city drops a giant chocolate kiss at midnight on New Year’s Eve.
What is 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 was a major fear as soon as the clock struck midnight on Jan 1, 2000?
Computer systems wouldn't recognize the number 2000, leading to massive worldwide computer failures.
What do people in southern US eat for good luck on NYE?
Black-eyed peas
What happens during a popular New Year's Day event called the polar bear plunge?
People take a dip in a cold body of water, typically in the Northern Hemisphere.
February 17, 2026 marks the beginning of the year of this animal in the Chinese Zodiac calendar.
What is the year of the horse?
When is our next leap year?
What is a leap year?
2027, 2028, or 2029
When is 2028?
In a leap year there are 29 days in February instead of 28!