Potpourri
What is the most common new year's resolution?
To lose weight
These loud bursts of color often fill the skies on New Years eve
What are "fireworks"?
If you spill salt, what should you do to avoid bad luck?
Throw a pinch of salt over your left shoulder
What is the traditional Scottish song often sung at New Year's Eve celebrations?
Auld Lang Syne
What major sporting event took place in Paris, France in 2024?
2024 Summer Olympics
This event happens every New Year's Eve in New York City signifying new beginnings and the excitement of starting fresh.
The Ball Drop
This annual American college football bowl game is traditionally played on January 1 in Pasadena, California.
What is the Rose Bowl?
What is considered unlucky to walk under?
A ladder
Which singer's song "New York, New York" is often played at New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square?
Frank Sinatra
Who were the 2 primary candidates in the 2024 presidential election?
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris
What is the name of the Chinese New Year festival?
Lunar New Year
Many people create these special goals at the start of the new year
What are "resolutions"?
What should you do if you see a shooting star?
Make a wish
This actress and singer, know for her role in The Wizard of Oz, sang the song "Happy New Year" released in 1957.
Who is Judy Garland?
Which music artist was known for her concert tour that lasted from the majority of 2023 and 2024 called "The Eras Tour"?
Taylor Swift
This cake is traditionally eaten in New Orleans between January 6th (Epiphany) and Mardi Gras day, which marks the end of Carnival season, as it commemorates the visit of the Three Wise Men to the baby Jesus.
King Cake
Many happy couples do this when the clock strikes midnight on New Years?
What is kiss?
Finish this phrase:
"Find a penny pick it up, and all day long you'll _____ _____ _____."
Have good luck
This popular country artist, known for his hits "Should've Been a Cowboy" and "How Do You Like Me Now?", passed away from stomach cancer at the age of 62.
Toby Keith
2024 is a calendar year that contains an additional day compared to a common year. The 366th day is added to keep the calendar year synchronized with the astronomical year or seasonal year. Name the term for this.
What is "leap year"?
What is the birthstone for the month of January?
Garnet
People in the Southern United States often eat this for good luck on New Year’s Day.
What are Black Eyed Peas?
What are you doing when you "knock on wood"?
It's a ritual to prevent something negative from happening after boasting about good fortune.
This singer, whose loyal fans are known as "Buffet-heads", was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2024.
Jimmy Buffett
Which former president died at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024?
Jimmy Carter