New Years History
December 31st is also known as
New Year's Eve
Where can you go to watch the famous ball drop on New Year's Eve?
The word January comes from this language.
A) Latin B.) German C.) Russian
Latin
A popular non-alcoholic drink often used to ring in the New Years
Sparkling Grape/Apple Juice
AKA MARTINELLIS BRAND
The most common New Year's resolution.
To Lose Weight
In this country they eat Soba noodles as a popular dish for New Years
a.) S. Korea b.) China c) Vietnam d.) Japan
Japan
What is Chinese New Year also called?
Lunar New Year or Spring Festival
2022 Chinese new year animal
A) Rat B) Rabbit C) Goat D) Tiger
Year of the Tiger
2023's Chinese New Year Animal
Dragon
The popular new years song also known as "The New Year's Anthem", this Scottish song is considered a must-listen on New Year's Eve.
Auld Lang Syne
Some cultures bring in the New Year by eating 12 ___ at midnight.
Grapes
Name 2 of the top 3 places to celebrate New Year's in America.
Las Vegas, Disneyworld and New York City
The earliest known record of a New Year festival dates from this time period in Mesopotamia? +/- 100 years
2000 bce
Out of America's top 5 favorite holidays, New Years takes ___ place.
a.) 1st b.) 2nd c.) 3rd d.) 4th e.) 5th
4th
Hanging onions is New Years Eve tradition in this country
A) Italy B) Greece C) Mexico
B. Greece
This many people usually gather in New York City’s Times Square to watch the ball drop.
A) 1 million B) 500,000 C) 3 million
1 million