Fun Questions
Which city drops a giant chocolate kiss at midnight on New Year’s Eve?
Hershey, Pennsylvania
On average, how many hours do parents book a babysitter for on New Year’s Eve?
Six hours, typically from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., according to Care.com
What do people blow on to make noise on New Year’s Eve?
A party horn, also called a party blower or noisemaker
How many New Year’s parties does the gang in How I Met Your Mother plan to attend in the span of three hours?
In the 2005 episode titled “The Limo,” the group aims to hit up five parties but only ends up making it to four
In 46 B.C., which Roman leader made Jan. 1 New Year’s Day?
Julius Caesar
True or false: As far as New Year’s Eve plans go, more people choose to go out than stay home.
False. According to a CivicScience poll, 53% of people stay home with their families.
How much does the Times Square ball weigh?
11,875 pounds
In the TV special Happy New Year, Charlie Brown, what does Charlie need to finish in order to attend Peppermint Patty’s New Year’s Eve party?
His book report on War and Peace
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
What do the Scottish call New Year’s Eve?
Hogmanay
How many people watch the Times Square ball drop around the world?
More than 1 billion
In a 1999 episode of Friends called “The One with the Routine,” which two characters try to get on camera during New Year’s Rockin’ Eve?
Monica and Ross
How much confetti drops in Times Square on New Year’s Eve?
More than 1 ton.
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 time does the Times Square ball start making its descent?
11:59 p.m.
What is the highest-grossing New Year’s Day movie?
Avatar
What was a major fear as soon as the clock struck midnight on Jan. 1, 2000?
That computer systems wouldn’t recognize the number 2000, leading to massive worldwide computer failures, power outages and the inability for people to withdraw money from their bank accounts
True or false: Making New Year’s resolutions is more popular among young people than older adults.
True. Of those who made resolutions last year, 49% fell between the ages of 18 and 29, according to a Pew Research Center survey.
What type of peas do people in the U.S. South eat on New Year’s Eve for good luck in the new year?
Black-eyed peas
What Swedish pop band sings the song “Happy New Year?”
ABBA