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What is December 31st also known as?
New Year's Eve
How much confetti drops in Times Square on New Year’s Eve?
More than 1 ton.
Finish the saying: Out with the ____, ______________.
old, in with new.
In Italy, wearing what clothing is thought to bring good luck for the new year?
Red
In which country is hanging onions in the house a New Years Eve tradition?
Greece
For how many years has January 1st been celebrated as the start of the new year?
4,000
January is named after which Roman god?
Janus
Which song is typically sung and associated with New Year's Day?
A)Up we go B)Auld Lang Syne C)Shout D)New Years Day
B) Auld Lang Syne
Name three noise makers use to celebrate New Year's
Kazoo(horn or something similar), pots and pans, fireworks
In Australia, what serves as the backdrop for one of the world’s largest fireworks displays on New Year’s Eve?
The Sydney Opera House
In ancient Persia, what gift did people give each other on New Year's Day?
Eggs
How many people usually gather in New York City’s Times Square to watch the ball drop?
1 million
In what two years did the Times Square ball not drop?
1942 and 1943 because of World War II light restrictions
In New York people smash this minty candied animal to bring in good luck and fortune for the New Year
A peppermint pig
What is the name of the famous parade that occurs every January 1st in Pasadena, California?
Tournament of Roses Parade or Rose Parade
In Spain, people eat 12 ______ at midnight on New Year's Eve.
Grapes
What do the Scottish call New Year’s Eve?
Hogmanay
In which country do they wear white and jump into the ocean?
Brazil
First people to make New Years Resolutions
Ancient Babylons
In the south, they eat this type of side dish as a sign of prosperity and money on New Year's day
Greens
What does “Auld Lang Syne” literally translate to?
“Old long since”
In which country do they bang bread on the doors to chase out bad luck?
Ireland
In Germany, people eat donuts on New Years Eve. Most donuts are filled with jelly, but one secret donut is good luck. What is the lucky donut filled with?
Mustard
Out of America's top 5 favorite holidays, what number is New Year's?
4th place
This tradition is generally done with a close friend/partner and is meant to ward off evil. It dates back to European times and is done towards midnight.
Midnight kiss
This tradition dates back to the 19th century and is a way for people to give best wishes and messages to others for the upcoming year.
Toasting/Cheers
On which day do many people give up on their New Year’s resolutions?
The second Friday in January, informally known as Quitters Day
Which country has the tradition to ice fish to say goodbye to the passing year?
Canada
In which country do people jump off of chairs at midnight to celebrate New Years?
Denmark
How much does the Times Square ball weigh?
11,875 pounds
What year did the first New Year's Eve ball drop in New York City?
1907
What happens during a popular New Year’s Day event called the Polar Bear Plunge?
People take a dip or swim in a cold body of water, typically in a place located in the Northern Hemisphere.
A Southern US tradition says you should eat how many black-eyed peas in order to have good luck for the entire year?
365
In which country do people wear polka-dots and eat round fruits on New Year’s Eve for prosperity in the new year?
The Philippines
An Irish tradition on New Year’s Eve is to add what to the table to pay tribute to loved ones who have passed away during the year?
An extra place setting
This country celebrates 12 seconds of complete silence right before midnight
Russia
Which infamous Roman dictator is credited with making January 1st a National Holiday?
A) Julius Caesar B) Lucius Quinctius C) Marcus Aemilius Papus
A) Julius Caesar
Which city drops a giant chocolate kiss at midnight on New Year’s Eve?
Hershey, Pennsylvania
In ancient times, fire and noise were thought to dispel evil spirits and bring luck into your life. Besides the fireworks that take off into the sky, what do people light on New Year's Eve/Day?
Sparklers
In which country do they visit temples for lucky charms?
Japan
This country visits local cemeteries to reflect on memories from the past and celebrate with loved ones for the new upcoming year
Chile
Each year, it is estimated that __% percent of New Year's resolutions are abandoned by February.
80%