People in this North American country celebrate New Year's Day by taking a plunge into ice-cold water. This is called the Polar Bear Plunge
Canada
Which ancient group celebrated the first New Year 4,000 years ago? Russians, Babylonians, or New Yorkers
Babylonians
In Spain, 12 of what type of fruit is eaten at midnight on New Year's Eve for good luck?
grapes
It is considered good luck to eat black-eyed ______ on New Year's Day.
peas
THIS Roman emperor first made the first day of the month of January a national holiday.
Julius Caesar
Crime bureau statistics show that more vehicles, wallets or shoes are stolen on New Year's Day than any other holiday.
Vehicles
In Times Square in New York City, ______ pounds of confetti are dropped on the crowd at midnight. Choices: 1,000; 2,000; 3,000
2,000 (That is ONE ton!)
On average, how many babies are born each January 1 in the United States? 11,293; 8,293; 4,293
11,293
Some people do not eat this farm animal on New Year's Day because it scratches in reverse. It means bad luck.
chicken
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?
California
Reykjavik has one of the largest fireworks displays on New Year's Eve. Reykjavik is the capital of what country?
Iceland
When did the New Year's Eve Ball first drop in Times Square in New York City? 1900, 1907, or 1914
1907
The three popular places to travel to in the United States for New Year's Eve are New York City, Las Vegas, and THIS major attraction in Florida.
Walt Disney World (Orlando, FL)
Eighty-thousand (80,000) fireworks go off over the famous Sydney Opera House in THIS country on New Year's Eve.
Australia
What were given as gifts on New Year's Day in ancient Persia (now known as Iran)? seeds, flowers, or eggs
eggs
Some people make sure to eat green vegetables on New Year's Eve because they look like: grass, emeralds, or money
money
In ancient times, ______ were set off to ward off the evil spirits and bring good luck. The Chinese were the first to invent these.
Fireworks
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.)
Scotland
When Big Ben strikes twelve, everyone gathers around to sing "Auld Lang Syne." In what city is Big Ben located?
London
January is named after "Janus," a _________ god of doors and gates who had two faces. One looked forward and the other looked back.
Roman
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.
Midnight
The Dutch believe eating WHAT on New Year's Day will bring good luck? Artichokes, soup, or donuts
Donuts
In ancient Rome, the new year began on February 1, March 1, or April 1.
March 1
The ancient Romans first began the tradition of exchanging gifts on New Year's Eve. They would give each other ______ from sacred trees for good fortune.
branches