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New Year's Trivia - Times Square Ball Drop

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    How much do you know about this holiday?
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  • When was the first gathering held at Times Square for New Year's Eve?
    In 1897
    In 1902
    In 1904
    In 1931
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  • What is the most popular New Year's resolution?
    To exercise regularly
    To stop eating out
    To save money
    To eat healthy
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  • Who sponsored the first-ever Times Square New Year's party?
    The Sun
    The New York Times
    The Wall Street Journal
    The New York Post
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  • How much confetti is dropped on Times Square on New Year's Eve?
    Around 500 pounds
    Around 700 pounds
    Around 400 pounds
    Around 1 ton
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  • Smashing a peppermint version of what animal is considered to be good luck in New York?
    Bird
    Pig
    Cat
    Rat
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  • When did LED lights first appear on the Times Square New Year's Eve ball?
    2008
    2002
    2007
    2010
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  • What is the diameter of the Times Square New Year's Eve ball?
    23 feet
    10 feet
    12 feet
    15 feet
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  • How many light bulbs were used to cover the Times Square New Year's Eve ball?
    400
    100
    300
    200
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  • What percent of people make New Year resolutions?
    40%
    60%
    10%
    80%
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  • What should you avoid eating on New Year's Day if you are superstitious?
    Lobster
    Clams
    Mashed potatoes
    Steak
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  • Where does the New Year's Eve ball drop every year?
    Los Angeles
    Chicago
    New York City
    Miami
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  • Why do people eat black-eyed peas on New Year's Day?
    For prosperity
    For luck
    For health
    Nobody knows why
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  • Which is the most traditional breakfast meal considered for New Year?
    Bacon, eggs and toast
    Sausage gravy and biscuits
    Waffles and syrup
    Pancakes, syrup and cream
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