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.
Latin
A popular non-alcohol drink often used to ring in the New Years
Sparkling Grape/Apple Juice
In this country, a cake known as galette de rois, or Kings Cake is eaten on epiphany with the goal of having the piece of cake with a small charm hidden inside.
France
The most common New Year's resolution.
Lose Weight
In this country they eat Soba noodles as a popular dish for New Years
Japan
What is Chinese New Year also called?
Lunar New Year or Spring Festival
How many pounds of trash is cleaned up from Times Square each year?
100,000 pounds or 50 tons!
What month do the Chinese celebrate New Years?
February
What year did the Ball Drop begin in Times Square?
1907
What are at least 2 things people usually do at midnight on New Year's Eve?
Kiss, Toast (drink champagne), Set off fireworks, Wish someone 'Happy New Year!', Shout
Italy
Name 2 of the top 3 places to celebrate New Year's in America.
Las Vegas, Disneyworld and New York City
In Spain, as the clock strikes midnight on New Years Eve what do the people do at each of the 12 chimes of the clock?
Eat a Grape
This poem-turned song is typically sung and associated with New Year's Day?
Auld Lang Syne
Out of America's top 5 favorite holidays, New Years takes ___ place.
4th
Hanging onions is New Years Eve tradition in this country
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
In which country do people wear polka dots and eat round fruits on New Years Eve for prosperity in the upcoming year?
The Philippines
This infamous Roman dictator is credited with making January 1st a National Holiday
Julius Caesar
Mainly a Southern tradition says that one should eat this number of black-eyed peas in order to have good luck for the entire year.
365
This is the name of the famous parade that occurs every January 1st in Pasadena, California
Tournament of Roses Parade or Rose Parade
What tradition has to do with the confetti that is dropped in Times Square?
Thousands of people write wishes on the confetti as part of the New Year tradition. It has the name "Wishfetti"
Which are customs that many people in Brazil take part in the to ring in the New Year?
1- Wear all white
2-Run into the ocean and jump seven waves
3-Throw flowers into the ocean
4-all the above
4-All the above!