Let's Celebrate!
What famous object drops in New York City every New Year’s Eve?
The Times Square Ball
What do you call a bunch of resolutions that are broken by January 2nd?
A New Year’s tragedy
In what country do people wear red underwear on New Year’s Eve for luck?
Italy and some Latin American countries (also for love luck!)
On what date did the Romans originally celebrate the New Year?
March 1st
What is the name for a promise made at the start of a new year?
A New Year’s resolution
Why do some people make New Year’s resolutions?
To feel like they’re doing something productive… starting tomorrow
What’s the most common New Year’s Eve resolution that lasts exactly 24 hours?
“I’ll never drink this much again!” or "I'm going to work out more!"
Which calendar introduced January 1st as New Year’s Day?
The Julian calendar
What famous countdown clock is watched worldwide on New Year’s Eve?
The Times Square countdown clock
What do you get if you stay up all night on New Year’s Eve?
Very tired, very early in the New Year
In which century did the Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop begin in New York City?
In the 20th century (1907)
Which country was the first to adopt the Gregorian calendar?
Italy
Which city hosts the most famous New Year’s Eve fireworks display in the Southern Hemisphere?
Sydney, Australia
What is a popular New Year’s Eve activity involving balloons or confetti?
Making a mess and calling it a “celebration”
What country celebrates New Year by smashing plates at friends’ doors?
Denmark
Which ancient civilization is credited with starting New Year celebrations about 4,000 years ago?
The Babylonians
What U.S. state was the last to officially celebrate New Year’s each year?
Hawaii
What’s the one thing guaranteed to disappear after a New Year’s Eve party?
Your self-control
What was unique about the first Times Square ball compared to today’s version?
It was lit by 100 light bulbs and made of iron and wood, unlike today’s crystal LED ball
In ancient Rome, what god was honored during the New Year celebrations?
Janus the god of beginnings and transitions