Times Square
What state is the Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop in?
New York
What happens during a popular New Year’s Day event called the Polar Bear Plunge?
People take a dip or swim in a cold body of water, typically in a place located in the Northern Hemisphere.
How much does the new Times Square Ball weigh? (to be used for the '25-'26 ball drop).
A. 300 lbs
B. 13,650 lbs
C. 6,225 lbs
D. 12,350 lbs
D. 12,350 lbs
In Italy, what color underwear do people wear on New Year’s Eve to bring good luck and love?
Red
In what two years did the Times Square ball not drop? (Bonus 300 points if you know why!)
A. 1942 and 1943
B. 1952 and 1953
C. 1972 and 1973
D. 1999 and 2000
A. 1942 and 1943 because of World War II light restrictions
In what country is it a tradition to jump off a chair at midnight on New Year's Eve to avoid having bad luck in the new year?
A. Norway
B. Denmark
C. Germany
D. Sweden
B. Denmark
Along with the Times Square ball, what else is dropped at Times Square when midnight strikes?
In Greece, what object is baked into a New Year’s cake to bring good luck?
A. Plastic Baby
B. Watch
C. Coin
D. Ring
In what year did the ball-lowering celebration in Times Square first take place? (will accept answers 10 years before or after the correct answer)
1907 (to celebrate 1908!)
In Spain, what fruit do people eat 12 of when midnight strikes?
Grapes