The old song "Auld Lang Syne" is sung on New Year's Eve. It was first published by poet Robert Burns and means "times gone by." What country is it from? (Hint: This is a country in the UK.)

Crime bureau statistics show that more vehicles, wallets or shoes are stolen on New Year's Day than any other holiday.

What were given as gifts on New Year's Day in ancient Persia (now known as Iran)? seeds, flowers, or eggs

January is named after "Janus," a _________ god of doors and gates who had two faces. One looked forward and the other looked back.

Some people make sure to eat green vegetables on New Year's Eve because they look like: grass, emeralds, or money

The most famous parade in the United States on New Year's Day is the Rose Parade in Pasadena, after which there is a Rose Bowl football game. In what state is Pasadena located?

Eighty-thousand (80,000) fireworks go off over the famous Sydney Opera House in THIS country on New Year's Eve.

When Big Ben strikes twelve, everyone gathers around to sing "Auld Lang Syne." In what city is Big Ben located?

On average, how many babies are born each January 1 in the United States? 11,293; 8,293; 4,293

The Dutch believe eating WHAT on New Year's Day will bring good luck? Artichokes, soup, or donuts

THIS Roman emperor first made the first day of the month of January a national holiday.

It is considered good luck to eat black-eyed ______ on New Year's Day.

It is a Latin American tradition to burn a large stuffed doll at this hour. This signifies burning all bad memories form the old year.