General
In what year did the New Year’s Eve ball drop for the first time in Times Square?
1907
Which famous author, known for his romance novel “The Notebook,” was born on New Year’s Eve in 1965?
Nicholas Sparks
Which country smashes plates and other old dishes to ward off bad spirits during New Year?
Denmark
Ellis Island officially opened on New Year’s Day in what year?
1892
What is the most popular drink consumed on New Year’s Eve?
Champagne
What percentage of Americans will make a New Year’s resolution?
45%
Who is the woman typically credited with sewing the first-ever American flag who was born on New Year’s Day in 1752?
Betsy Ross
Which country has a tradition of wearing red underwear on New Year’s Eve?
Italy
How many people attended the first New Year’s Eve celebration at Times Square?
Over 200,000
Which annual holiday, observed for seven days, begins the day after Christmas and ends on New Year’s Day?
Kwanzaa
In what year was New Year’s Eve first celebrated in Times Square?
1904
What is the science fiction horror novel written by Mary Shelley that was first published on New Year’s Day in 1818?
Frankenstein
In Greece, it is traditional to hang which pungent vegetable on doors to promote growth and rebirth in the new year?
Onions
The Times Square New Year’s celebration did not occur in 1942 and 1943 due to what?
World War II
What was the most popular New Year’s resolution made by Americans in 2022?
Living Healthier
What does eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Eve represent for the New Year?
Prosperity
What was the first ball used in the Times Square New Year’s celebration made of?
Iron and Wood
Which country gained independence on New Year’s Day in 1803?
Haiti
The cartoon film “Happy New Year, Charlie Brown” was released in what year?
1986
Approximately how much confetti gets dropped in Times Square on New Year’s Eve?
More than 2,000 pounds
About how many glasses of champagne get served every year on New Year’s Eve in America?
360 Million
"January" gets its name from what Roman god?
Janus, the god of doors and gates
Which U.S. city is known for dropping a giant chocolate kiss on New Year’s Eve?
Hershey, Pennsylvania
The tradition of kissing on New Year’s Eve can be traced back to where?
Ancient Rome
In what year did New Year’s Day become a federal holiday?
1885