New Years history
December 31 is called_
new year's eve
People shoot these into the air when the clock reaches 12:00
Fireworks
What state is the ball drop located?
New York
On average how many people gather in New York City’s Times Square to watch the ball drop.
1 million
Name a new sport that was introduced in the 2024 Olympics.
Breakdancing, surfing, skateboarding, sport climbing, 3 v 3 basketball
This is the most common resolution.
Lose Weight/Work out
Finish the saying: Out with the ____, ______________.
old, in with new.
When is the Chinese New Year?
February 10th
Name 3 things you could find at a NYE party
Streamers, Games, Refreshments, Speakers (Music), Fireworks, a Countdown, Photo ops/backdrops, Glasses
Who was the top earning artist of 2024?
Taylor Swift
The first New Year's Eve Ball in Times Square was used in 1907. How heavy was the "ball"?
Over 700lbs
In America's top 5 favorite holidays New Years is _ place.
4th
In the US, eating what is thought to bring good luck for the new year?
Pork, Corn Bread, Black Eyed Pees, Leafy Greens
The most popular place New Years is spent is ...
Times square
What was the most played song of 2024?
Espresso- Sabrina Carpenter
The first New Year’s celebration dates back _ years
The first New Year’s celebration dates back 4,000 years
What are the most common noisemakers for New Years?
Fireworks, pots & pans, and kazoos
Is 2025 a leap year?
What percentage of resolutions fail by February?
80%
What was the highest grossing film of 2024?
Inside out 2
First people to make New Years Resolutions
Ancient Babylons
_ celebrates New Years first every year.
New Zealand
In Spain people usually eat 12 of these at midnight.
12 green grapes
When did the first ball drop?
1907
What was the hottest temp recorded in the United States in 2024? (+/- 5 degrees)
129.0° F Death Valley, California on July 7, 2024.