New Years History
What is December 31st called?
New Year's Eve
People light these into the sky when the clock reaches 12:00 AM / Midnight
Fireworks!
What city is most famous for the Ball Drop?
NYC - New York City ( Times Square)
Instead of a Ball drop, Florida does the raising of what fruit?
an orange called Mr. Neon
What sport is associated with New Years?
College Football ( Football ) for short
What is the most common New Years' resolution that people have?
Lose weight / be healthier
How do people usually celebrate New Years?
Party with family and friends
Approximately, How many people gather in Times Square to watch the ball drop?
1 million people
In Hershey, PA they drop a giant delicious treat. What is it?
A giant Hershey Kiss
What is the most consumed drink on New Years? (Hint: its fizzy)
Champagne
The first time square New Years Eve party was thrown to Actually celebrate what?
The opening of the New York Times Building
What do people say at midnight on New Years Eve or on January 1st?
Happy New Year!!!
True or False: NYC reuse the same ball every year?
No, a new NYE ball is created every year
True or False: The Danes stand on a chair just before midnight and jump off at 12.
True: Its a sign of jumping into the New Year
The Pope ( Pope Gregory XIII )
Couple usually do this at midnight.
New Years Eve Kiss
The first Ball Drop was in what year?
1907
The tradition of making a New Years Resolution originated where?
Babylon
The first person to walk into the house on New Years Day ( After 12AM ) should have what in their pocket?
MONEY
How many light bulbs covered the first Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball?
100 light bulbs