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