New Years History
What country produces Champagne, the drink of choice on New Year’s Eve?
Choices: Spain, France, Italy
In Spain, eating 12 of these are to bring you good luck in the New Year.
Choices: Grapes, Dates, Cherries
Grapes
What exact time does the crystal ball begin lowering in Times Square?
11:59 PM
Which city drops a giant chocolate kiss at midnight on New Year’s Eve?
Choices: New York City, NY, Harrisburg, PA, Hershey, PA
Hershey, PA
What song won Song of the Year at the 2025 Grammy awards?
Choices: Not Like Us- Kendrick Lamar, Birds of a Feather-Billie Eilish, Espresso- Sabrina Carpenter
Not Like Us- Kendrick Lamar
In the ancient Roman calendar when did the new year begin?
Choices: February 1st, March 1st, April 1st
March 1st
In Italy, wearing what item is thought to bring good luck for the new year?
Choices: Gold jewelry, Red underwear, A scarf
Red underwear
How much does New York's Waterford crystal ball weigh?
Choices: 2,010 lbs, 11,875 lbs, 14,250 lbs
11,875 lbs
What day of the week will New Years Day 2027 fall on?
Choices: Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Friday
Which reality show is the “I’m a Mommy / Mamacita” meme from?
Choices: The Bachelor, Real Housewives, Love Island USA
Love Island USA
What year did the original “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” broadcast air?
Choices: 1964, 1972, 1968
1972
Hanging onions is a New Years Eve tradition in this country...
Italy, Greece, Mexico
Greece
How Many People Gather in Front of the Ball Drop in New York City on New Years Eve?
Choices: 500,000, 800,000, 1 Million
1 Million
What major country celebrates New Year's first?
China, New Zealand, America
New Zealand-due to its geographical position close to the International Date Line
What did the Oxford University Press name as their word of the year for 2025?
Choices: Brain rot, Rage bait, Aura Farming
Rage Bait
What does the phrase “Auld Lang Syne” literally translate to?
Choices: "Out with the old", "New long year", "Old long since"
"Old long since"
What is the name of the event in which people take a dip or swim in a cold body of water, typically in a place located in the Northern Hemisphere?
Choices: Polar Express, Polar Bear Plunge, Big Bear Dive
The Polar Bear Plunge
What age group is most likely to create a New Years Resolution?
18-29, 30-45, 45-65+
18-29
In what state is a large, lit pine cone dropped on New Year's Eve?
Montana, Idaho, Arizona
Arizona
Which rapper is widely credited (or blamed) for starting the six-seven meme?
Choices: Shaboozey, Gunna, Skrilla
Skrilla
This infamous Roman dictator is credited with making January 1st a National Holiday
Choices: Julius Caesar, Lucius Quinctius, Marcus Aemilius Papus
Julius Caesar
On what day will the Chinese New Year be celebrated in 2026?
Choices: February 1st, January 28th, February 17th
February 17th
A Southern tradition says that one should eat this number of black-eyed peas in order to have good luck for the entire year.
50, 100, 365
365
Out of America's top 5 favorite holidays, New Years often takes ___ place.
Choices: 2nd, 3rd, 4th
4th place
In April 2025, an all-female crew, including Katy Perry and Gayle King, flew in Jeff Bezos’ rocket, but how long was their flight?
Choices: 6 minutes, 11 minutes, 9 minutes
11 minutes