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When was the first NYE gathering held at Times Square in NYC?
A) 2006
B) 1904
C) 1924
D)1920
B)1904
Which country leaps off a chair at midnight on New Year’s Eve to symbolize leaping into a new year?
A) Denmark
B) Mexico
C) Italy
D) the Caribbean
A) Denmark
What was a major fear as soon as the clock struck midnight on January 1, 2000?
A) All computer systems wouldn’t recognize the year, leading to mass computer failures throughout the world
B) the world would end
C) we would forever be stuck at nighttime
D) time would speed up
A) All computer systems wouldn’t recognize the year, leading to mass computer failures throughout the world
In Italy, what color underwear do people wear on New Year’s Eve to bring Good luck and love?
A)green
B) blue
C)gold
D) red
D)Red
How much does the Time Square ball weight?
A) 4,560 lbs
B) 2,000 lbs
C) 12,870 lbs
D) 11,875 lbs
D) 11,875 lbs
How much confetti is used to celebrate the new year at Times Square?
A)2,000 lbs
B) 1,500 lbs
C)600 lbs
D)1,600lbs
A)2,000 lbs
Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the new year for what religion?
A) the Christian religion
B) the Jewish religion
C) the Buddhist religion
D) the Muslim religion
The Jewish religion
What country has the tradition to clean the house before midnight in order to cleanse the home of the old year?
a) china
B) brazil
C) mexico
D) Ghana
D) Ghana
How many hours do parents book a babysitter on New Year’s Eve?
A) six hours
B) four hours
C) nine hours
D) five hours
A) Six hours
In the Philippines, what pattern of clothing is known for good luck?
A) stripes
B) hearts
C) polka dots
D) stars
C) Polka dots
What is written on the confetti that is thrown in Time Square on New Year’s Eve?
A) names of people from new york
B) peoples wishes
C) song lyrics
D)secret notes
B)Peoples wishes
In Spain, it is tradition to eat 12 of WHAT fruit, one minute before the clock strikes midnight on January 1st?
A) strawberries
B) cherries
C) blueberries
D) grapes
D) grapes
In what year did the Times Square ball not drop?
A)1935
B) 1942
C)2000
D) none of the above
B) 1942 (due to World War II light restrictions)
In Russia, after they write their New Year’s wish on a piece of paper. What do they do with it?
A) they give it a kiss
B) they put it under their pillow
C) they bury it
D) they burn it
D) They burn it
which country is the first to see the new year?
A) Uganda
B) Abu Dhabi
C) Kiribati
D) Chad
C) Kiribati (due to its geographical location)
What percent of people make a New Year’s resolution?
A) 90%
B) 53%
C) 40%
D) 45%
C)40%
What country produces champagne, the drink of choice on New Year’s Eve?
A) Norway
B) Italy
C)Australia
D) France
D)France
True or false
as far as New Year’s Eve plans go, more people choose to go out then stay home.
False!!
according to a study, 53% of people stay home with their families
True or false
Making New Year’s resolutions is more popular amongst young people than older adults.
True!
49% fell between the ages of 18 and 29
What country is known for smashing plates on New Year’s toward off evil spirits?
A) Denmark
B) France
C) west Africa
D) Berlin
A) Denmark
What is the average length of time American stick to their New Year’s resolutions?
A) 12 days
B) 18 days
C) 24 days
D) 36 days
D) 36 days
In Greece ,what object is baked into a New Year’s cake to bring good luck?
A) a bean
B) a diamond
C) jewelry
D) A coin
D) A coin
what alcohol is associated with celebrating New Year’s Eve??
A) champagneB) wine
C) beer
D) whisky
A)Champagne
How many people watch the Times Square ball drop around the world?
A) 2 billion
B) more than a billion
C) 857 million
D) 300 thousand
B) More than a billion!!
When was the first new years celebrated in space by NASA?
A) 1996
B)2006
C) 2000
D) it has never been accomplished
C) 2000