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