How many light bulbs were used to cover the Times Square New Year's Eve ball?
300
200
400
100
What song is sung or played at the beginning of the New Year?
If You're Happy and You Know It
Happy Birthday
Auld Lang Syne
God Bless America
What two types of hats are traditionally worn on New Year's Eve?
a derby hat and a scarf
no hat at all
baby bonnet and baseball cap
top hat and cone hat
What do Americans do to celebrate the New Year?
have parties
all of these
make a great deal of noise
throw confetti
What is used to symbolize the ending of the year ?
a crow
a pig
a baby
an old man- Father Time
Which American group traditionally serves lentils on New Year's Day?
Italian-American
Irish -American
German-American
Chinese -American
Where does the New Year's Eve ball drop every year?
Los Angeles
Chicago
Miami
New York City
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
Smashing a peppermint version of what animal is considered to be good luck in New York?
Bird
Cat
Pig
Rat
What do people light both on July 4th and New Year's Eve ?
old newspapers
fireworks
cake candles
flashlights
What image represents the New Year ?
a baby
a kangaroo
a kitten
a dog
What is it called when people click their glasses together saying,"Happy New Year!" ?
a shout out
a pledge
making a toast
a hymn
On New Year's Eve, what do couples do when the clock strikes midnight?
Kick their heels up in the air
shake hands
feed each other cake
kiss
At what time does the New Year begin ?
1:00 A.M.
12:00 P.M.
midnight, local time
1:00 P.M.
What percent of people make New Year resolutions?
40%
60%
80%
10%
Why do people eat black-eyed peas on New Year's Day?
Nobody knows why
For prosperity
to relieve stomach upset
to win money
In 2021, what percent of Americans planned to stay home on New Year's Eve?
35%
74 %
3 %
87%
What is the most popular New Year's resolution?
To exercise regularly
To stop eating out
To eat healthy
To save money
Since 2013, what item has Boise, Idaho dropped on New Year's Eve?
a potato
a meatball
a cluster of grapes
a leather shoe
What tradition is followed in the city of Hershey, PA, on New Year's Eve?
They drop a giant candy bar
They drop a giant kiss
They drop M&M's
They throw chocolate to the crowd