New Years history
The tradition of starting fresh on January 1 has ancient roots.
The Ancient Babylonians
People shoot these into the air when the clock reaches 12:00
Fireworks
What state is the ball drop located?
New York city's time square
Personification of time
The passing of the outgoing year
How much does the Times Square ball weigh?
six tons.
January is named after which Roman god?
Janus
Year of the Dragon.
When is the Chinese New Year this year?
Wednesday, January 29th.
Name 3 things you could find at a NYE party
Champagne, Streamers, Games, Refreshments, Speakers (Music), Fireworks, a Countdown, Photo ops/backdrops. AWV (Answers will Vary)
Is 2025 a leap year?
No
In what two years did the Times Square ball not drop?
In 1942 & 1943
How much confetti drops in Times Square on New Year’s Eve?
3,000
In Italy, wearing what clothing is thought to bring good luck for the new year?
Red underwear
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
What year animal is this year?
Year of the snake
What do the Scottish call New Year’s Eve?
Hogmanay.
What are the most common noisemakers for New Years?
Fireworks, pots & pans, and kazoos
Which city drops a giant chocolate kiss at midnight on New Year’s Eve?
Hershey, Pennsylvania
On which day do many people give up on their New Year’s resolutions?
The second Friday in January.
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.
First people to make New Years Resolutions?
Ancient Babylonians
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
What does “New year's” literally translate to in Chinese?
新年
True or false: Making New Year’s resolutions is more popular among young people than older adults.
True. Of those who made resolutions last year, 49% fell between the ages of 18 and 29, according to a Pew Research Center survey. 31.
What day of the week will New Years be on next year?
Wednesday