New Years Traditions
What are the goals that people make for the new year called?
Resolutions
Which country celebrates the Lunar New year instead?
China
Which American city has a famous ball drop on New Years?
New York City
What is the most common New Years resolution?
Eat healthier/ losing weight
Which numbers took over the world (mostly in classrooms) this year?
6-7
True!
Which European country decided January 1st should be New Year’s Day?
France
Which European city celebrates with fireworks over the river Thames?
London
What percentage of people keep their resolutions for the full year?
8%
What is the name of the small furry dolls that rose in popularity in 2025?
Labubu’s
What fruit do the Spanish believe you should eat 12 of under a table at midnight on New Years
Grapes
Which month is named after the ancient Roman God Janus?
January
Which famous landmark in Paris is at the centre of their New Years celebrations?
The Eiffel Tower
What is the average length of time it takes people to give up on their resolutions?
32 days
How many pounds did we find out we can save per person in this viral British holiday advert?
£50 per person!
What country does the idea of “first-footing” (the belief that the first person to enter your house in the new years should bring gifts in order to bring luck) come from?
Scotland!
What is the name of the first calendar used by humans?
The Lunar Calendar
Which city has the biggest New Years firework display in the world?
Sydney, Australia
Which generation are most likely to set New Year’s resolutions? (E.g. Gen X, Gen Z, Millenials etc)
Millenials
Which singer and football player broke the internet with the news of their enagement?
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
What do Colombians believe you should do at midnight if you want to travel a lot in the upcoming year?
Walk around your street with an empty suitcase!
Which year did the first ball drop in Times Square on New Years Eve?
1907
Which Caribbean island is known for Junkanoo, a New Years eve parade?
The Bahamas
What is the most unique New Year’s resolution made by people?
To travel more
Which famous landmark in Paris was broken into, being named ”the heist of the century”?
The Louvre