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What do twelve grapes symbolize?
Twelve lucky months !!!
Which country does the Ball Drop take place in?
U.S.
In Italy, what color underwear do people wear on New Year’s Eve to bring good luck and love?
Red
True/False: The ball drops at 12 am
False; it drops at 11:59!
Who started the New Year's kissing tradition?
Ancient Romans
What food do Japanese people enjoy on New Year's that symbolize a long, healthy life?
SOBA NOODLES
What is the end-of-the-year New Year’s party called in Scotland?
Hogmanay
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: The Babylon New Year lasted 14 days.
False; it lasted 12 days
In 2020, what was the most popular New Year's resolution?
To exercise more
What kind of bacon do people eat on the new year?
jowl bacon
The tradition to eat 12 grapes ("The Twelve Lucky Grapes"), under a table, to guarantee good luck for the new year comes from which country?
Spain
Why is the Lunar New Year celebrated at a different time?
Because it’s based on the lunar calendar, not the Gregorian calendar
True or false: Making New Year’s resolutions is more popular among young people than older adults.
True
On New Year’s, people in the Philippines wear clothing featuring what type of pattern for good luck?
Polka dots :p
What country produces Champagne, the drink of choice on New Year’s Eve?
France
This country gained its independence on Jan. 1, 1803.
Haiti
What’s the name of the annual New Year’s Day parade that takes place in Pasadena, California?
The Rose Parade
True or False: Kwanzaa is a seven-day holiday that begins Dec. 26 and extends through Jan. 1. The word means "first fruits."
True
In 46 B.C., which Roman leader made Jan. 1 New Year’s Day?
Julius Caesar
What was given as gifts for New Year's Day in ancient Persia?
Eggs
What country celebrates New Year's on Apr. 14?
Nepal
People in the Southern United States eat what for good luck on New Year's Eve?
Black-eyed peas
True or False: People in Brazil wear black and jump into the ocean for New Year's
False; they wear white !
How many glasses of bubbly are consumed on New Year's Eve?
360 million