History
Which ancient civilization is credited with the earliest New Year celebrations?
Who are The Babylonians
What object is dropped in Times Square on New Year’s Eve?
What is A crystal ball
Which country is one of the first to celebrate the New Year each year?
What is New Zealand
What is a New Year’s resolution?
What is a personal goal or commitment for self-improvement
What date marks the end of the year?
What is December 31
Which Roman god is associated with January?
Who is Janus
What song is traditionally sung at midnight on New Year’s Eve?
What is “Auld Lang Syne”
What is the New Year celebration called in China?
What is Lunar New Year (or Spring Festival)
What is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions?
What is exercising more or improving health
What famous parade takes place on New Year’s Day in Pasadena, California?
what is The Rose Parade
What calendar established January 1 as New Year’s Day?
What is The Gregorian calendar
What food is eaten for good luck in the Southern United States on New Year’s Day?
What are Black-eyed peas
In Spain, what food is eaten at midnight for good luck?
What is Twelve grapes
Why do many resolutions fail early in the year?
What is they are too vague or unrealistic
What major football game traditionally follows the Rose Parade?
what is The Rose Bowl
In what year was the Gregorian calendar introduced?
What was 1582
What do fireworks symbolize during New Year celebrations?
What is driving away bad luck and welcoming good fortune
What color is worn for good luck on New Year’s Eve in some Latin American countries?
What is Yellow
What is the difference between a resolution and an intention?
What is a resolution is a specific goal; an intention is a guiding focus or mindset
What does the phrase “ring in the New Year” mean?
what is to celebrate the arrival of the New Year
What was the original purpose of New Year celebrations in ancient times?
What was to mark agricultural cycles and new beginnings
What is a common New Year’s Eve tradition involving noise?
What is noisemaking with horns, bells, or fireworks
n Japan, how many times are temple bells rung on New Year’s Eve?
What is 108 times
Why is reflection important at the New Year?
what is it helps people learn from the past and plan for the future
How many months are in a calendar year?
what is Twelve