Past New Years
What year did the New Year's Eve Ball first drop in Times Square?
1907
At what time does the New Year's Ball in Times Square begin to descend?
11:59 p.m.
What is traditionally done by couples at midnight on New Year's?
They kiss
What ride replaced Splash Mountain in Disneyland?
Tiana's Bayou Adventure
In Italy, what color underwear do people wear on New Year's Eve to bring good luck and love?
Red underwear
What was the most popular New Year's resolution back in 2020?
To exercise more
How much confetti is dropped in Times Square on New Year's Eve?
About a ton
True or False: More people choose to go out than stay home for New Year's Eve.
False. About 53% of people stay home with their families.
True or False: Taylor Swift sang more than 40 songs at each of her Eras Tour Concerts?
True! Taylor Swift sang about 45 songs at each concert!
In Denmark, to avoid bad luck in the new year, people jump off of what at midnight?
What 2 years did the New Year's Eve Ball not drop? Or what event?
1942 and 1943 because of WWII light restrictions
How many feet is the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball in diameter?
12 feet
Why is Chinese New Year's celebrated at a different time?
Because it's based on the lunar calendar, not the Gregorian calendar
Within the first week of showtime, which film made $164.2 million dollars?
Wicked
In Greece, what object is baked into a New Year's Cake to bring good luck?
A coin
What is the highest grossing New Year's Day movie?
Avatar
What shape of Waterford Crystals are covering the New Year's Eve Ball?
What 3 things does Baby New Years typically wear?
A diaper, sash, and top hat!
How many consecutive days was Phoenix over 100 degrees?
113 consecutive days
After Russians write down their New Year's wish on a piece of paper, what do they do with it?
Burn it
In 46 BC, which Roman leader made January 1st New Year's Day?
Julius Caesar
How much does the Time Square Ball weigh?
11,875 pounds
Which day do many people give up on their New Year's resolutions, commonly known as Quitters Day?
The second Friday in January
What 2 dancers won the 2024 Dancing with the Stars
Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson
On New Year's Day, people in the Philippines wear what pattern on their clothing for good luck?
Polka dots