NYE in Times Square
The city home to the most popular New Year's Eve countdown
New York City
The Dutch eat this on New Year's day to bring good luck
Donuts
Number of animals represented in the Chinese Zodiac
12
The word January comes from this language
Latin
For New years in this country, the popular dish eaten is Soba Noodles
Japan
Diameter of the NYE ball in Times Square
12 feet (3.7 m)
In Scottish tradition, who do you kiss at midnight on New Year's Eve?
Everyone in the room
Date commencing the start of the Lunar New Year celebration 2025
January 29, 2025
Poem-turned song typically sung and associated with New Year's Day
Auld Lang Syne
Hanging onions is a New Years Eve tradition in this country
Greece
The year the ball first dropped in Times Square and the first electric washing machine was manufactured
1907
In Spain, 12 of these food items are eaten as the clock strikes 12 times to bring good luck
Grapes
Animal for the Lunar New Year 2025
The Snake
Country where people throw old things on New Year Eve
Italy
Eating this is a southern US tradition said to bring economic prosperity in the coming year
Black-eyed peas
The NYE ball in Times Square has had this many versions over the years
Seven
Name one of the three countries that ring in the New Year first
Samoa, Kiribati (Christmas Island), Tonga, and New Zealand
Family members receive this gift on New Year's Day
Red envelopes with money inside
Activity done on New Year's Day in Canada (brrrr)
Polar bear dip
In Switzerland, people believe good luck comes from letting this land on the floor on New Year's Day
A drop of cream
Weight of the NYE ball in Times Square
11,875 pounds
Food given as a gift on New Year's day in Ancient Persia
Eggs
Mythical beast in Chinese mythology that fears loud noises, fire, and the colour red
Nian
It is considered good luck to sprinkle salt on your doorstep as soon as the clock strikes midnight in this country
Turkey
In France, they consume this on New Years Day
Pancakes