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