Times Square
What state is the Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop in?
New York
What non-alcoholic drink is traditionally used for New Year's Eve toasts? (in place of champagne)
Sparkling cider
How many days does the month of January have?
31
True or False: The Lunar New Year takes place on January 1st
False; it will be on Feb 17th 2026
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
What color vegetable is said to symbolize wealth and good luck for the new year?
Green
What is considered the birthstone of January?
A. Amethyst
B. Emerald
C. Sapphire
D. Garnet
D. Garnet
True of False: Lunar New Year is not a public holiday in the United States
True
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
What food is eaten in the southern U.S. for good luck?
A. Black-eyed peas
B. Chickpeas
C. Kidney beans
D. Lentils
A. Black-eyed peas
True or False: The Earth is closest to the sun in January?
True!
A. Dog
B. Dragon
C. Horse
D. Snake
C. Horse
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?
A. Apples and oranges
B. Yogurt/ice cream
C. Steak
D. Chicken and lobster
D. Chicken and lobster (because they can walk backwards).
What two zodiac signs represent the month of January?
A. Pisces and Capricorn
B. Capricorn and Aquarius
C. Cancer and Pisces
D. Aries and Leo
B. Capricorn and Aquarius
What is typically in the red envelopes that are given during Chinese New Year?
Good luck money
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
What federal holiday takes place on January 19th 2026?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
How many animals are there in the Chinese zodiac in total?
12. There’s the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.
Which U.S. city drops a giant Hershey's Kiss on New Year's Eve to celebrate the new year?
Hershey, Pensylvania