World New Year's Traditions
In what country do people eat as many grapes as possible during the countdown to midnight? I'll give you a hint, its a Spanish country.
Spain
What materials made up the first-ever Times Square New Year's Eve Ball and how much did it weigh?
iron and wood. 700lbs
A typical New Year's Eve drink in the USA.
Champagne
January is known for being the _______est month of the year
coldest
What is the New Year Anthem
Auld Lang Syne
In what country do they paint their front doors Red for New Year's?
China
In the ancient Roman calendar, when did the new year begin?
March 1st.
The country that serves tamales on New Year's
Mexico
January was named after this Roman God
Janus
In some countries, what do they do with Christmas trees on New Years Day?
Make bonfires with them
In what country do people wear red underwear for New Years?
Italy
This activity is known to be performed on New Year's day . It involves a body of water.
The Polar Bear Swim
The country where soba noodles are the traditional New Year fare.
Japan
What is January's birthstone?
the garnet
What is the New Years Day Parade called?
The Tournament of Roses
In What Scandinavian country do they smash plates on New Years for good luck.
Denmark
When does the crystal ball begin lowering in Times Square?
11:59PM
The tradition of eating black-eyed peas on New Years Day is believed to do what?
Bring peace and prosperity for the next year
What flowers are commonly associated with January?
carnations and snowdrops
How many versions of the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball have there been to date?
Seven
In what country to people traditionally kiss on New Year's Eve and singing Auld Lang Syne?
USA
What is known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival?
The Chinese New Year
What food item did the ancient Persians give as a gift on New Years?
Eggs
Cassus Clay was born on January 17th, 1942. Who is he also known as?
Muhammed Ali
Who do cities and towns give a gift to on New Year's Day?
The first baby born on New Year's Day