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