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New Year's Trivia

Trivia for NYE and New Year's Day

QuestionAnswer
What are the 3 top places to celebrate on New Year’s Eve? New York City, NY Las Vegas, NV Orlando, FL (Disneyworld)
What’s the most popular song associated with New Years? Auld Lang Syne
Does the Time Square ball stay up all year long? Yes
What city drops a giant chocolate kiss on New Year’s Eve? Hershey, PA
Which Australian city has one of the world’s largest and most well-known New Year’s Eve celebrations? Sydney, AU
What famous parade takes place on New Year’s Day in Pasadena, California? The Rose Parade
Some countries use fireworks for their New Year’s traditions. In these celebrations, what is the purpose of the fireworks? Fireworks are said to ward off and scare evil spirits.
Why would eating something round be considered to be lucky on New Years? It’s a sign that the year has come full circle. (Bagels, donuts, etc)
The Chinese New Year does not start on January 1st. What do they use to mark the New Year? The lunar moon. (It begins with the new moon, which is usually at the end of January/beginning of February.)
Rosh Hashana marks the beginning of the year for what religion? The Jewish Religion
Eating 365 ____ is believed to give you luck for each day of the New Year. Black-eyed peas
Which two foods are considered bad luck to eat on New Years because they can walk backward? Lobster and Chicken
True or False: New Year’s Day has the highest rate of car thefts of any day of the year. True
What percentage of Americans fall asleep before midnight on NYE? 30%
True or False: New Years is celebrated on the same date and time for everyone. False
True or False: In some states, Alcoholics Anonymous will tow your car and give you a lift home for free on New Year’s Eve (even if you are not a member). True
Name the Movie: “And it’s not because I’m lonely, and it’s not because it’s New Year’s Eve. I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” When Harry Met Sally
Name the Movie: “I solemnly swear I am up to no good.” Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Name the Movie: “Yes, the past can hurt. But the way I see it — you can either run from it or learn from it.” The Lion King
Name the Movie: “525,600 minutes. How do you measure a year in your life?” Rent
Name the Movie: “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.” Lord of the Rings
Name the Movie: “If you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. And if you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away.” Hitch
What’s the #1 New Year's Resolution that people make? To get healthier/lose weight/exercise more.
How many Americans achieve their New Year’s resolutions every year? 9%
What are three main reasons Americans don’t keep their resolutions? Must have three of these to get the answer right: They lack a clear goal, they set unrealistic goals, they don’t keep track of progress, they forget about it, and they set too many resolutions.
Name the New Year’s Resolution that is now popular, but never used to be a goal? To spend less time on social media
What does the popular song titled “Auld Lang Syne” mean in English? "Time Goes By"
How many feet is the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball in diameter? 12 feet
When did the New Year's Eve Ball first drop in Times Square? 1907
How much does the Times Square ball weigh? 11,875 lbs (about 6 tons)
On average, how many babies are born each Jan. 1 in the United States? 11,293
Christmas has Santa Claus. Who’s the (less popular) mascot for New Year’s Eve? Baby New Year
What is the Times Square ball made of? Waterford crystals
How many versions of the Times Square ball have been built since 1907 (when the tradition began)? Seven
What’s written on the confetti that falls through the air when the ball drops each year? The wishes of people in attendance.
In some European countries, the first person to come to your house in the New Year is supposed to enter with which foot first? The right foot.
In Greece, the head of the household throws this seeded fruit at the wall to bring peace and prosperity to the home. A pomegranate
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