New Years Facts
Which Swedish pop band sings the song “Happy New Year"?
ABBA
January is named after which Roman god?
Janus
The most popular place to spend New Years Eve is ...
Times Square, New York
Where do many Torontonians go to celebrate the New Year in the city?
Nathan Phillips Square
In Australia, what serves as the backdrop for one of the world’s largest fireworks displays on New Year’s Eve?
The Sydney Opera House
Eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s is said to bring what?
Good Luck!
Who established January 1st as the first day of the year?
Julius Caesar
On average how many people gather in New York City’s Times Square to watch the ball drop?
Over 1 million
On New Year's Eve, this a popular way to light up the night sky in Canada. What is it?
Putting on fireworks
In Italy, what color underwear do people wear on New Year’s Eve to bring good luck and love?
Red
What is the most common New Year's resolution?
Lose weight/maintain healthy habits
When was the first ball drop in New York City?
1907
On which day do many people give up on their New Year’s resolutions?
The second Friday in January, informally known as Quitters Day
If you're a nature lover, where might you go in the west to celebrate New Year's Eve?
Banff
After Russians write down their New Year’s wish on a piece of paper, what do they do with it?
Burn it
What is the most common song played at New Years celebrations, originating from Scotland?
Auld Lang Syne
January 1 became the official start of the new year in Canada after traditions were brought by these early settlers.
French and British
Which city drops a giant chocolate kiss at midnight on New Year’s Eve?
Hershey, Pennsylvania
When the clock strikes midnight on New Year's, what do many Canadians do to celebrate?
Kiss!
Around which landmark do people in London gather to watch fireworks on New Year’s Eve?
The London Eye
Chinese New Year’s animal for 2026
Horse
Who were the first people to make New Years Resolutions?
Ancient Babylonians
When is the Chinese New Year 2025?
Feb 17th, 2026
In this Canadian tradition, contestants run out into the freezing cold and jump into the extra freezing waters. What is it called?
Polar Bear Swim
In Spain, what fruit do people eat 12 of when midnight strikes?