Chapter 17

Happy New Year, Everyone! May 2023 be a safe and prosperous year for all of us. - OGD.

New Years Trivia: (Answers below.)

1. In 2007, what kind of lights first appeared on the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball?

2. There are 2,688 of what shape on the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball?

3. How many versions have there been of the New Year’s Eve Ball?

4. One hundred of what covered the first Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball?

5. What is the diameter of the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball?

6. The first Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball weighed how much?

7. The first Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball was made of what?

8. The triangles on the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball are made from Waterford _________?

9. The numerals on the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball are how tall?

10. The New York Times sponsored the first ever what in Times Square?

11. About one ton of this is dropped in Times Square on New Year’s Eve. What is it?

12. What is one of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions?

13. The Dutch believe eating what on New Year’s Day will bring good luck?

14. In what country are 12 grapes eaten at one minute before midnight on New Year’s Eve for good luck?

15. On average, 11,293 babies are born on what date each year?

16. Ads for this product were banned from American television on January 1, 1971. What product was it?

17. In America, it is traditional to sing “Auld Lang Syne” at midnight on New Year’s Eve. What is another popular tradition?

18. In the ancient country of Persia, what food was given as gifts on New Year’s Day?

19. In 1890, this event was held in Pasadena, California for the first time. What even is it?

20. In Scotland, on New Year’s Eve, who do you kiss at midnight?

21. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, what is stolen more on New Year’s Eve than any other time of the year?

22. In some states, this company will tow your car and give you a ride home, free, on New Year’s Eve to reduce drunk driving. What company is it?

23. In Japan, you’re supposed to eat long noodles on New Year’s Day to ensure what for yourself?

24. In what country is it the tradition to throw out old clothes, furniture, and dishes on New Year’s Eve in order to have more wealth and luck in the New Year?

25. On New Year’s Day, the head of the household in Greece throws a pomegranate at the wall for what reason?