New Year's Eve
Where does the famous New Year’s Eve Ball drop?
In Times Square in New York City, NY
What is the most common New Year’s resolution?
Exercising more
In Denmark, what do people smash on doorsteps for good fortune?
Plates and/or dishes
Which food is traditionally eaten in the Southern U.S. for luck?
Black eyed peas
Which country has a custom of kissing under mistletoe extended to New Year’s?
USA and UK
When did the New Year’s Eve Ball first drop in Times Square?
A. 1907
B. 1915
C. 1927
A. 1907
What’s the second most common New Year’s resolution?
Eating healthier
What color underwear do Brazilians wear on New Year’s Eve for love?
Red
What fruit is dropped in Miami’s New Year’s celebration?
Orange
Which European country eats lentils for wealth?
Italy
What does “Auld Lang Syne” mean?
“Time gone by”
What percentage of people keep their New Year’s resolutions for a full year?
A. 20%
B. 8%
C. 15%
B. 8%
In Greece, what vegetable is hung on doors to symbolize rebirth?
Onion
In Cuba, what is thrown out the window at midnight?
Water, to wash away bad spirits
What do the Dutch burn in bonfires on New Year’s Eve?
Christmas trees
What food is traditionally eaten in Spain at midnight on New Year’s Eve?
Grapes
What is the average time it takes for people to give up on their resolutions?
32 days
In Ireland, what is banged against walls to chase away bad luck?
Bread
What food do the Swiss drop on the floor for good luck?
Ice Cream
In Peru, what color flowers are worn for health?
Yellow
Which U.S. state drops an oversized potato on New Year’s Eve?
Idaho
Which U.S. president was known for not making New Year’s resolutions, saying he “simply resolves to do the best I can every day”?
Abraham Lincoln
Which country celebrates with a “polar bear plunge” into cold water?
USA and Canada
Which flower symbolizes New Year’s resolutions?
The daffodil for rebirth
In Mexico, what color candles are lit for different wishes?
Red for love, green for money