New Years Tradition
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December 31st is also known as
New Years Eve
The word "January" comes from what language?
Latin
A popular drink often used to ring in the New Years is...
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
In this country they eat Soba noodles as a popular dish for New Years
Japan
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The most common New Years Resolution is..?
To Lose Weight
What is Chinese New Year also called?
Lunar New Year or Spring Festival
What age group is most likely to create a New Years Resolution?
18-29 year olds
What month do the Chinese celebrate New Years (in 2024)?
January
What are several things people might do at Midnight on New Years Eve?
(Name 3 things)
Kiss, Toast - Drink Champagne, Set off Fireworks, Wish someone a "Happy New Year", Dance, Eat 12 Grapes, Hold Money
What is the 2024's Chinese New Year Animal?
Dragon
In what country is wearing red underwear a New Years Eve tradition?
Italy
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Who was proclaimed to be the Empress of India on January 1, 1877?
Queen Victoria
Out of America's top 5 favorite holidays, New Years takes __ place.
4th
What poem-turned song is typically sung & associated with New Years Day?
Auld Lang Syne
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This many people usually gather in New York City's Times Square to watch the ball drop.
1 Million
In this country, the men of certain villages will dress up as a creature called the Namahage with the goal of scaring children into behaving for the New Year?
Japan
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 infamous Roman dictator is credited with making January 1st a National Holiday
Julius Caesar
This is the name of the famous parade that occurs every January 1st in Pasadena, California...
Rose Parade or Tournament of Roses Parade
What year did the first ball drop in NYC?
1907
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What major country celebrates New Year's first?
New Zealand