All About Eve
Which country is the first to ring in the New Year?
Kiribati
Philippines
Maldives
New Zealand
Which country celebrates New Years Eve on April 14?
Israel
China
Nepal
Iran
Which Roman emperor introduced January 1st at the start of the new year?
Gaius Julius Caesar
Tiberius Caesar Augustus
Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
How many versions of the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball have there been to date?
Three
Five
Seven
Twelve
What is the most common New Years Resolution?
Save Money
Exercise More
Eat Healthy
Lose Weight
When was the New Years Eve ball first dropped in New York City?
1927
1914
1934
1907
In Spain, what do they eat at midnight for good luck?
Pickles
Oranges
Grapes
Tapas
When was New Year's celebrated in Ancient Rome?
February 1st
March 1st
April 1st
September 1st
What materials made up the first-ever Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball?
Steel & Crystals
Iron & Wood
Glass & Galvanized Cable
Mirror & Styrofoam
On average, what percent of Americans make a New Year’s resolution before the night is over?
28%
44%
55%
72%
What type of peas do Americans in the South eat for good luck on New Years Eve?
Snap Peas
Chickpeas
Black Eyed Peas
Mushy Peas
What was given as gifts on New Years in ancient Persia?
Eggs
Three Pomegranates
Frankincense and myrrh
Gold Coins
What ancient Greek god’s celebrations inspired Baby New Year?
Dionysus
Hermes
Hestia
Persephone
When did LED lights first appear on the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball?
2000
2004
2007
2011
Only 31% of Americans stick with the promises they made to themselves the prior year. Of that group, how many fail by February?
81%
90%
94%
96%
How many people around the world watch the ball drop in Times Square?
330 million
approximately 1/2 billion
754 million
Over 1 billion
What country gained independence on Jan. 1, 1803?
Mexico
Haiti
Greece
Uruguay
"January” gets its name from what Roman god?
Janus, the god of doors and gates
Janera, the goddess of birth
Janua, god of rest and respite
Janeo, god of hearth and home
How much did the first Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball weigh?
500 lbs
700 lbs
1000 lbs
1 ton (2000 lbs)
Millions of Americans join gyms in January, driven by New Year's resolutions, leading to significant surges in traffic. What percent of annual new memberships start in January?
6-8%
10-12%
15-18%
over 20%
What year were fireworks first used for New Years Eve celebrations?
1808
1846
1904
1910
What country smashes plates on New Year’s to ward off evil spirits?
Portugal
Greece
Turkey
Denmark
"Auld Lang Syne", a famous Scottish poem often sung at New Year's Eve, means what?
For Old Times' Sake
Seize the Day
Trust the Journey
Be the Change
What are the triangles on the Times Square ball made from?
Swarovski Crystal
Waterford Crystals
Baccarat Crystal
Daum Crystal
This logical fallacy is the mistaken belief that new beginnings, marked by "temporal landmarks" like New Year's Day, offer a magical reset button to easily shed old habits and transform, often overlooking past progress and strengths, leading to cycles of failed resolutions.
False Dilemma
Fresh Start Fallacy
Temporal Fallacy
Post Hoc Fallacy