New Year History
This ancient civilization was the first to celebrate a "New Year" 4,000 years ago.
Who are the Babylonians?
This world-famous singer's "Eras Tour" officially concluded just before 2025 began.
Who is Taylor Swift?
In Spain, it is tradition to eat 12 of these fruits at midnight for good luck.
BONUS +100: What is the national fruit of Spain?
What are grapes?
BONUS: Grapes
This sparkling French wine is the most popular drink for a New Year's toast.
What is Champagne?
This 4-letter word is the most common New Year's commitment people make and often break.
What is a Goal/Vow?
This Roman leader moved the start of the year to January 1st in 46 B.C.
Who is Julius Caesar?
This color was named the "Color of the Year" for 2025
BONUS +200 if you can name the 2026 Pantone Color of the Year.
What is Future Dusk?
(or "Dark Purple" or "Purple")
BONUS: Cloud Dancer (or White)
This country is always the first to ring in the New Year due to the International Date Line.
(CLUE: Starts with a K)
What is Kiribati?
In the Southern US, eating these "eyed" legumes is said to bring luck.
What are Black-Eyed Peas?
This is the most common song sung at midnight, written by Robert Burns.
BONUS +100 if spelled correctly (Pen/Paper)
What is Auld Lang Syne?
The famous ball drop in Times Square first happened in this year
What is 1907?
This major sporting event is taking place in 2025, often called the "Super Bowl of Soccer."
What is the Club World Cup?
In Scotland, the first person to cross your threshold after midnight is called this.
What is a First-Footer?
This long type of noodle is eaten in Japan to represent a long life.
(CLUE: Starts with S)
What is Soba?
According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2025 was the Year of this animal.
What is the Snake?
January is named after this two-faced Roman God of beginnings and endings.
Who is Janus?
In 2025, this tech company is expected to release its newest iPhone model number.
What is the iPhone 17?
(or iPhone 17 Pro)
People in this country wear yellow underwear on New Year's Eve to bring prosperity
What is Colombia/Brazil?
A "Mocktail" is a New Year's drink that contains none of this.
What is alcohol?
This island city-state is famous for its massive "fireworks tree" display.
What is Singapore?
Before the Gregorian calendar, many cultures celebrated the New Year on this Spring equinox date.
What is March 25th?
This animated movie sequel featuring Riley's emotions became the highest-grossing film leading into this year.
What is Inside Out 2?
In Denmark, people "ring in" the year by throwing these against their friends' front doors.
What are plates/dishes?
This ring-shaped cake hidden with a coin or trinket is eaten in Greece.
BONUS +100 if you spell it correctly. (Pen/Paper)
What is Vassilopita?
This many tons of confetti are typically dropped in Times Square at midnight (Approximate).
CLUE: Is not a whole number.
What is 1.5 tons?