Geography
In Scottish Traditions, who do you kiss at Midnight on New Year’s Eve?
Everyone in the room.
What is the date of the first time ball drop on record?
1833
What’s the most common New Year’s Eve resolution?
To exercise
What company offers free rides home for people who drink too much?
AAA
Immigrants from what country introduced the New Year’s baby to the United States?
Germany
When did the ball first drop in Times Square?
1907
What percentage of the U.S. population makes New Year’s Eve resolutions?
45%
How much confetti is dropped in Times Square every New Year’s Eve?
About 1 ton.
The Dutch believe that eating what food on New Year’s Day will bring you good luck?
Donuts
What two years did the Times Square ball not drop?
1942 and 1943
How many people come to Times Square each year to watch the ball drop?
1 million
This is the percentage of people who don't celebrate New Year's Eve.
Three percent.
In Spain, eating 12 of what type of food at midnight on New Year’s Eve will bring you good luck?
grapes
In what year was January 1st officially considered the New Year?
46 B.C.
Instead of a ball, what does Miami use to ring in the New Year?
An orange.
Where does New Year's rank in terms of favorite holidays?
It is the 4th.
What do people in the Southern part of the United States eat on New Year’s Eve for good luck?
Black eyed peas.
When did LED lights first appear on the New Year’s Eve ball?
2007
Instead of a ball, what does Key West do to ring in the New Year?
A female impersonator is lowered into a giant shoe.
This is the percentage of people who don't keep their New Year's resolution.
78%.