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