New Years History
Name one of the materials that made up the first-ever Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball?
Iron or wood
This firework is known for being used by young children and is shaped like a stick
Sparkler
Beverage of Choice on NYE?
Champagne
In this country they eat Soba noodles as a popular dish for New Years
a.) S. Korea b.) China c) Vietnam d.) Japan
Japan
About how many islands make up the Philippines?
a) 3 b) 2,500 c) 5,000 d) 7,500
7,500 (exactly 7,641)
This infamous Roman dictator is credited with making January 1st a National Holiday
a.) Lucius Quinctius b.) Julius Caesar c.)Marcus Aemilius Papus
Julius Caesar
The most common New Year's resolution.
Lose Weight
Couples tend to ____ at midnight?
Kiss
What month do the Chinese celebrate New Years?
February
What was the name of the forcible transfer of American and Filipino Soldiers by the Imperial Japanese Army during WWII?
Bataan Death March
During what war did the ball not drop for 2 years?
a) WWI b) WWII c) Korea d) Vietnam
WWII
What dish/food is commonly eaten in the American South to have good luck for the year?
Black-Eyed Peas
Where can you go to watch the famous ball drop on New Year's Eve?
Times Square (New York City)
Out of America's top 5 favorite holidays, New Years takes ___ place.
a.) 1st b.) 2nd c.) 3rd d.) 4th e.) 5th
4th
What are the 3 geographical divisions of the Philippines?
Luzon, Visaysas, Mindanao
When did the first ball drop in NYC?
a) 1907 b) 1921 c) 1949 d) 1963
1907
This TV program is known in New York for hosting New Years Eve on television
New Year's Rocking Eve
What time does the ball start dropping?
a) 11:50 b) 11:55 c) 11:59 d) 11:59:50
11:59
In what country is it tradition to eat 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight?
a) Greece b) Italy c) France d) Spain
Spain
What 3 countries claimed ownership of the Philippines in the 19th and 20th centuries?
Spain, U.S., Japan
In Scottish traditions, who do you kiss at midnight on New Year’s Eve?
Everyone in the room
What is the name of the song or artist of the most well known NYE song?
Auld Lang Syne by Guy Lombardo
What are Filipinos wishing for when they jump at midnight?
Grow taller
What animal is the Chinese zodiac sign for 2026?
Horse
What year did the Philippines gain independence via the Treaty of Manila?
a) 1945 b) 1946 c) 1947 d) 1965
1946