New Year’s traditions
What is the first thing people often do at midnight on New Year’s Eve?
Kiss or cheer
What do people write to set goals for the New Year?
Resolutions
Breaking this item on New Year’s is believed to bring good luck.
A Plate
What is the first month of the year?
January
What Christmas song starts with “In my mind”
Silent Night by the Temptations
What is dropped in Times Square to celebrate the New Year?
A ball
One popular resolution is to be more active. What activity helps people stay fit?
Exercise
In the Southern U.S., eating this leafy green vegetable is said to bring wealth in the New Year.
Collard greens
What do people often watch on TV as they count down to the New Year?
The ball drop in Times Square.
What famous Motown group sang “Give Love on Christmas Day”?
The Jackson 5.
In Spain, people eat 12 of this fruit at midnight for good luck.
Grapes
Many people try to save more of this in the New Year.
Money
Some people believe starting the New Year with an empty one of these is bad luck.
Wallet or purse
How many seconds are there in one minute of the New Year countdown?
60 seconds.
Who sang the soulful Christmas classic “This Christmas”?
Donny Hathaway
Which country celebrates Lunar New Year instead of January 1st?
China
Many people set a resolution to drink more of this healthy beverage every day.
Water
People often avoid doing this household chore on New Year’s Day, fearing they’ll ‘wash away’ their luck.
Laundry
What do fireworks symbolize when celebrating the New Year?
Good luck and warding off evil spirits.
What R&B singer released the holiday hit “Let It Snow” featuring Brian McKnight?
Boyz II Men.
What color do people in Brazil wear for good luck on New Year’s Eve?
White
People often eat this green vegetable, known as a superfood.
Spinach or kale
Eating this round food is thought to bring prosperity in the New Year.
Black-eyed peas.
What is the name of the Chinese New Year celebration?
Lunar New Year or Spring Festival.
What is the name of Mariah Carey's famous Christmas song?
All I Want For Christmas Is You