What is used to symbolize the ending of the year ?
an old man- Father Time
a pig
a crow
a baby
What song is sung or played at the beginning of the New Year?
Auld Lang Syne
If You're Happy and You Know It
God Bless America
Happy Birthday
On New Year's Eve, what do couples do when the clock strikes midnight?
Kick their heels up in the air
kiss
feed each other cake
shake hands
How many light bulbs were used to cover the Times Square New Year's Eve ball?
400
100
200
300
Which American group traditionally serves lentils on New Year's Day?
German-American
Irish -American
Italian-American
Chinese -American
What is it called when people click their glasses together saying,"Happy New Year!" ?
making a toast
a pledge
a hymn
a shout out
Smashing a peppermint version of what animal is considered to be good luck in New York?
Bird
Pig
Cat
Rat
What image represents the New Year ?
a baby
a kangaroo
a dog
a kitten
At what time does the New Year begin ?
1:00 A.M.
midnight, local time
12:00 P.M.
1:00 P.M.
How much confetti is dropped on Times Square on New Year's Eve?
Around 500 pounds
Around 400 pounds
Around 1 ton
Around 700 pounds
Where does the New Year's Eve ball drop every year?
Chicago
Los Angeles
Miami
New York City
What do people light both on July 4th and New Year's Eve ?
fireworks
cake candles
old newspapers
flashlights
In 2021, what percent of Americans planned to stay home on New Year's Eve?
35%
74 %
87%
3 %
What two types of hats are traditionally worn on New Year's Eve?
baby bonnet and baseball cap
top hat and cone hat
a derby hat and a scarf
no hat at all
Why do people eat black-eyed peas on New Year's Day?
For prosperity
to win money
to relieve stomach upset
Nobody knows why
What do Americans do to celebrate the New Year?
throw confetti
have parties
all of these
make a great deal of noise
What tradition is followed in the city of Hershey, PA, on New Year's Eve?
They drop a giant candy bar
They drop M&M's
They throw chocolate to the crowd
They drop a giant kiss
What percent of people make New Year resolutions?
80%
60%
10%
40%
What is the most popular New Year's resolution?
To exercise regularly
To save money
To stop eating out
To eat healthy
Since 2013, what item has Boise, Idaho dropped on New Year's Eve?
a potato
a cluster of grapes
a leather shoe
a meatball