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100

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

100

What materials made up the first-ever Times Square New Year's Eve Ball and how much did it weigh?

iron and wood. 700lbs

100

A typical New Year's Eve drink in the USA.

Champagne

100

In 2025, which US state became the first to mandate that all new cars sold must be electric by 2035?

California

100

What is the New Year Anthem

Auld Lang Syne

200

In what country do they paint their front doors Red for New Year's? 

China


200

In the ancient Roman calendar, when did the new year begin?

March 1st.

200

The country that serves tamales on New Year's

Mexico

200

Which US city hosted Super Bowl LIX in February 2025?

New Orleans

200

In some countries, what do they do with Christmas trees on New Years Day?

Make bonfires with them

300

In what country do people wear red underwear for New Years?

Italy

300

This activity is known to be performed on New Year's day . It involves a body of water.

The Polar Bear Swim

300

The country where soba noodles are the traditional New Year fare.

Japan

300

In 2025, which U.S. tech company introduced a breakthrough AI tool that transformed the way people interact with virtual assistants?

Google

300

What is the New Years Day Parade called?

The Tournament of Roses

400

In What Scandinavian country do they smash plates on New Years for good luck.

Denmark


400

When does the crystal ball begin lowering in Times Square?

11:59PM

400

The tradition of eating black-eyed peas on New Years Day is believed to do what?

Bring peace and prosperity for the next year

400

Who won Song of the Year at the February 2, 2025 Grammy Awards?

Kendrick Lamar

400

How many versions of the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball have there been to date?

Seven

500

In what country to people traditionally kiss on New Year's Eve and singing Auld Lang Syne?

USA

500

What is known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival?

The Chinese New Year

500

What food item did the ancient Persians give as a gift on New Years?

Eggs

500

What movie won Best Picture at the Academy Awards on March 2, 2025?

Anora

500

Who do cities and towns give a gift to on New Year's Day?

The first baby born on New Year's Day