Who added the month of January to the calendar?
The Persians
The Romans
The Greeks
The Italians
Who sponsored the first-ever Times Square New Year's party?
The New York Times
The New York Post
The Wall Street Journal
The Sun
What is the diameter of the Times Square New Year's Eve ball?
10 feet
23 feet
12 feet
15 feet
Which country follows a tradition of jumping from the chair right before midnight and smashing plates against their friend's doors?
Spain
Germany
Denmark
Taiwan
Which is the most traditional breakfast meal considered for New Year?
Pancakes, syrup and cream
Bacon, eggs and toast
Waffles and syrup
Sausage gravy and biscuits
When did LED lights first appear on the Times Square New Year's Eve ball?
2007
2002
2008
2010
Where does the New Year's Eve ball drop every year?
Miami
Los Angeles
Chicago
New York City
What should you avoid eating on New Year's Day if you are superstitious?
Steak
Mashed potatoes
Lobster
Clams
How much confetti is dropped on Times Square on New Year's Eve?
Around 400 pounds
Around 700 pounds
Around 1 ton
Around 500 pounds
The highest box office sales for a movie shown on a New Year's Day was?
The Greatest Showman
Ocean's Twelve
Avatar
Planet of the Apes
Which city in Europe celebrates the largest New Year's Eve?
Paris
London
Rome
Berlin
What did ancient Persians give as a New Year's gift?
Eggs
Rocks
Gold
Cats
Which country celebrates the largest New Year's Eve?
The United States
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
England
Australia
What percent of people make New Year resolutions?
40%
10%
80%
60%
When was the first gathering held at Times Square for New Year's Eve?
In 1931
In 1897
In 1904
In 1902
What tradition is followed in the city of Hershey, PA, on New Year's Eve?
They drop a giant candy bar
They throw chocolate to the crowd
They drop M&M's
They drop a giant kiss
What do Mexicans eat to celebrate New Year's Eve?
Limes
Apples
Oranges
Grapes
Smashing a peppermint version of what animal is considered to be good luck in New York?
Pig
Cat
Bird
Rat
What is the name of the music festival on New Year's Eve in Antarctica?
Ice Ball
Ice Stock
Southern Ice Festival
Rock and Ice
According to the Dutch, eating what on New Year's day brings good luck?
Toast
Pancakes
Donuts
Waffles
What dates do the Japanese celebrate their New Year in January?
From January 1 to January 7
From December 31 to January 4
They celebrate Lunar New Year
From January 1 to January 4
How many light bulbs were used to cover the Times Square New Year's Eve ball?
200
300
400
100
Why do people eat black-eyed peas on New Year's Day?
For prosperity
Nobody knows why
For luck
For health
What is the most popular New Year's resolution?
To stop eating out
To save money
To eat healthy
To exercise regularly