New Years history
New Years tradition
New Years culture
Present New Years
Facts
100
December 31 is called_
new year's eve
100
People shoot these into the air when the clock reaches 12:00
Fireworks
100
In the US, what state is the ball drop located?
New York
100
On average how many people gather in New York City’s Times Square to watch the ball drop.
1 million
100
What year will we celebrate this New Years?
2025
200
This is the most common resolution.
Lose Weight/Work out
200
Finish the saying: Out with the ____, ______________.
old, in with new.
200
When is the Chinese New Year?
February 10th
200
Name 3 things you could find at a NYE party
Champagne, Streamers, Games, Refreshments, Speakers (Music), Fireworks, a Countdown, Photo ops/backdrops
200
Is 2025 a leap year?
No
300
What is the most common song for New Years?
Auld Lang Syne
300
In America's top 5 favorite holidays New Years is _ place.
4th
300
In Italy, wearing what clothing is thought to bring good luck for the new year?
Red underwear
300
The most popular place New Years is spent is ...
Times square
300
When was the last leap year?
2024
400
The first New Year’s celebration dates back _ years
The first New Year’s celebration dates back 4,000 years
400
What are the most common noisemakers for New Years?
Fireworks, pots & pans, and kazoos
400
If you lived in ancient Persia, what gift would you give out on New Year's?
eggs
400
What percentage of resolutions fail by February?
80%
400
What day of the week was New Years on this year?
Wednesday
500
First people to make New Years Resolutions
Ancient Babylons
500
_ celebrates New Years first every year.
New Zealand
500
In Spain people usually eat this at midnight?
12 green grapes
500
Name 4 things common to celebrating New Years in Australia
BBQ
Beach
Backyard Cricket
Fireworks on the bridge
Drinking
Picnics
500
What day of the week will New Years be on next year?
Thursday