New Year's Day Flashcard

Front

Who was the first to claim January 1st as a national holiday?

Back

Pope Gregory the 13th

Front

When did the earliest new year celebrations date back to?

Back

4000 years ago

Front

Who is believed to have invented fireworks?

Back

Chinese

Front

What is the traditional song sung when the new year begins?

Back

Auld Lang Syne

Front

What is the weight of the current New Year's ball in Times Square?

Back

12000 pounds

Front

In which country do people eat 12 grapes to bring good luck for the rest of the year?

Back

Spain

Front

What is eaten during the Jewish new year to have a sweet year ahead?

Back

Honey

Front

When is Chinese New Year celebrated?

Back

February

Front

What is the symbol most commonly associated with New Year's?

Back

Baby New Year

Front

What is the myth about Baby New Year?

Back

He matures into an old man during the year