New Year Traditions
In Spain, eating 12 of these are to bring you good luck in the New Year.
Grapes
Churros
Tacos
Grapes
Name one of the most common/top 5 New Year resolutions.
Lose Weight/Exercise More, Stop Smoking, Stick To a Budget, Find a better job, Become more organized
How much does New York's Waterford crystal ball weigh?
2,010 lbs
11,875 lbs
14,250 lbs
11,875 pounds
12- Foot- Diameter
In some countries they do this to Christmas trees on New years day
make bonfires
The city where a countdown is done with an elevator
New York
Nashville
Seattle
What is Seattle?
What food do children leave to Santa if he is hungry?
Milk and cookies
Where is one of the largest annual New Year's Eve celebrations?
New York City
Sydney, Australia
Paris, France
New York City
According to data, name the most popular New Year's Day parade, that is held in California?
Rose Parade
When does the crystal ball begin lowering in Times Square?
11.59 PM
In what state is a pine cone dropped on New Year's Eve?
Montana
Idaho
Arizona
Flagstaff, Arizona.
Which country is where New Year's eve is a public non-working holiday?
United States
Japan
Brazil
Brazil
In the US, this specific vegetable is thought to be a symbol of good fortune and prosperity because they resemble pennies and swell when cooked.
Black-eyed peas
What is known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival?
Moon Year
Dragon Celebration
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year
What country celebrates Songkran from April 13 to 15 by throwing water?
Cambodia
Russia
Thailand
Thailand
In the ancient Roman calendar when did the new year begin?
February 1
March 1
April 1
March 1
Rosh Hashanah is the New Year of this religion.
Judaism
The original name of New York City
New Haven
New Amsterdam
New England
New Amsterdam (The name change took place in 1664)
Eating this on New Year's is said to bring progress in the year ahead because pigs are large and root forward.
Pork
Under which calendar is New Year's Day Jan. 1?
A. Julian Calendar
B. Gregorian Calendar
C. Chinese Calendar
Gregorian Calendar
When did the original “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”8 broadcast air?
1964
1972
1968
1972
When do the practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism celebrate the New Year?
Never
January
February
March
C. February
In ancient Egypt what event dictated the timing of New Year's celebrations?
A. Pharaoh's birthday
B. Flooding of Nile
C. Solar eclipse
B. Flooding of Nile
January was named after this Roman God
Junas
Thor
Janus
Janus
The color of this bread is similar to gold, so it's a popular New Year's food in the US. Some people add extra corn kernels for extra luck.
Cornbread
The first New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square happened in this year?
1899 1907 1918
1907
In Bolivia, _____ are baked into sweets and whoever finds the ____ has good luck for the next year.
Bananas
Coins
Eggs
Coins
This activity is known to be performed on New Year's day and to bring you good luck in the coming year. It involves a body of water.
The Polar Bear Swim/Dive
Across the U.S. and northern hemisphere, January is known for being the _________ month of the year.
coldest
This is the Flower For January
Carnation
Rose
Tulip
carnation
This is a common New Year's dish in cultures near water. In one country, a specific type of dish is considered a sign of good fortune because its silver scales are reminiscent of money.
Fish