Dates & Times
What is the first day of the year?
January 1
The phrase said immediately after the countdown ends
"Happy New Year!"
This country and city is famous for a ball drop on New Year’s Eve
New York City - United States
In Japan, people eat these long, slimy snake-like things to symbolize a long life
Noodles
People often make these promises to themselves at the start of the new year
Resolutions
What is the final calendar date before the year changes?
December 31st
Small pieces of paper often thrown in the air at New Year's celebrations
Confetti
This country celebrates New Year near Big Ben
England
What country eats 12 grapes at midnights?
Spain
Some people jump off a chair at midnight because it’s supposed to bring this for the new year
Good Luck
What time does a new year officially begin?
12:00 - Midnight
A drink often "popped" open at New Year’s celebrations
Champagne
In this country, people throw old plates on their friends’ doorsteps for good luck on New Year’s Eve.
Denmark
In Caribbean countries, people eat this legume with rice for luck and prosperity
Beans or Peas
Some people even do this at midnight on New Year’s Eve to start the year with the ones they love.
Kiss
How many hours pass from midnight on January 1 to midnight on January 2?
24 hours
Bright explosions of light often seen at midnight
Fireworks
People wear red underwear in this country on New Year’s Eve to bring love and good luck for the year ahead.
Italy
In Greece, a cake called “Vasilopita” is baked with this hidden inside for luck
A coin
People sometimes sing this song at midnight to remember friends from the past year
Auld Lang Syne
A non-leap year has this many total days?
365 days
Many people ring in a new year by throwing one of these
Party
This continent celebrates the new year first.
Oceania
How many meals do people eat in Estonia, on New Year’s Day — the more you eat, the luckier your year
7, 9 or 12
The Gregorian calendar we use today was introduced in 1582, but in some countries the new year used to begin on this day, not January 1.
March 25th