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In Spain, people eat this many grapes at midnight for good luck
12
This famous ball drops in Times Square at midnight.
Times Square Ball
The Gregorian calendar introduced January 1 as the start of the year in this century.
16th Century
This is the most common New Year’s resolution in the U.S.
exercise more
This country celebrates New Year with fireworks over Sydney Harbour.
Australia
This country celebrates New Year by smashing plates for good luck.
Denmark
This city hosts the largest New Year’s Eve celebration in the U.S.
New York City
Before January 1, this date was often celebrated as the start of the year in Europe.
March 25
This resolution often involves reducing sugar and carbs.
eating healthier
This animal represents the Chinese New Year in 2025.
Snake
In Japan, this noodle dish is eaten on New Year’s Eve for long life.
soba noodles
This U.S. state was the first to broadcast a televised New Year’s countdown
New York
This ancient civilization celebrated the new year during the spring equinox.
Mesopotamia
This resolution focuses on financial well-being.
Saving Money
This U.S. city drops a giant peach instead of a ball on New Year’s Eve.
Atlanta
This country is the first to celebrate the New Year each year.
Kiribati
This song is traditionally sung at midnight on New Year’s Eve.
Auld Lang Syne
The Julian calendar was introduced by this Roman leader.
Julius Caesar
This resolution involves spending less time on social media.
digital detox
This fruit is dropped in Miami to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
Orange
In Scotland, this tradition involves visiting friends and neighbors after midnight.
First-Footing
The first Times Square ball drop happened in this year.
1907
The Gregorian calendar replaced the Julian calendar in this year.
1582
This resolution is about learning something new, like a language or skill
self-improvement
This U.S. city drops a giant acorn to ring in the New Year.
Raleigh