New Years History
What is the most common New Years' resolution that people have?
eat healthier
In America's top 5 favorite holidays, New Years' is _ place.
4th
How does New York City celebrate the new year?
The ball drops in Times Square
The most popular places to celebrate NYE in the US?
Los Angeles, NYC Times Square, Disney, Las Vegas
What is the most popular thing to do if you're a couple as soon as the ball drops- it brings good luck for the new year.
Kiss!
What is a new years resolution?
Promises or goals to do something different and positive in the new year.
What is a popular drink to enjoy during New Years celebrations?
Champagne or sparkling cider
When did the first Times Square ball drop?
1907
What day will New Years be in 2023?
Sunday
What rains down from the sky in Times Square when the ball drops?
confetti
What do we call December 31st?
New Years Eve
People shoot these into the sky when the clock reaches 12:00 AM/ midnight
Fireworks
Where is the New Year's Eve ball drop located?
Times Square, New York City
How many people usually gather in Times Square to watch the ball drop?
1 million people
Is NYE an official recognized holiday in Israel?
No, although it's become a popular celebration in recent years, especially in Tel Aviv.
The first time the New Year was celebrated was...
2000 BCE in Mesopotamia
2: one for Rosh Hashanah and one for Jan 1
How many pounds did the first Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball weigh?
700 pounds
Does NYC reuse the ball every year?
No, a new NYE ball is created every year
What is the most popular item to be stolen on NYE?
cars
What is 2022's Chinese New Year Animal?
the year of the tiger
rWhat do some people eat for good luck before midnight for good luck on New Year's- you may have seen it on TikTok? (Hint: 12 of these)?
12 green grapes
How many light bulbs covered the first Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball?
100 light bulbs
How big is the Times Square NYE ball now?
12 feet in diameter
Weighs nearly 12,000 pounds
What Roman god is January named after and which Roman Emperor first named Jan 1 a holiday?
Janus (god of beginnings) named by Julius Cesar