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New Years History
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  • In Japan, you’re supposed to eat these on New Year’s Day to ensure yourself a long life.

long noodles

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Is 2025 a leap year?

no

100

December 31st is called________

New years Eve

200

When was the first NYE gathering held at Times Square in New York City?

1904

200

What day of the week will New Years be on next year?

Thursday 

200

This is the most common New years resolution.

Lose weight/work out

300


When is the Chinese New Year?





Feb 10th

300

What percent of Americans fall asleep before midnight on New Year's Eve?

26%

300

Why are fireworks part of New years?

Scare away spirits / Welcome New Year

400

And what do the Dutch eat on New Year’s Day to bring them good luck?

donuts

400

What food do people in the Southern U.S. eat for good luck on New Year’s Eve?

Black-eyed peas.

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The first New Year’s celebration dates back ___ years





4,000 years

500

 What is the average length of time Americans stick to their New Year resolution?

36 days

500

How many people around the world watch the Times Square ball drop?

more than 1 billion

500

Where did the first New Years celebration take place?

Ancient Babylon