Happy New Year!

January is named for what two-headed Roman god?

• Jason
• Jonas
• Jupiter
• Janus

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Which of these countries gets to celebrate New Year's first?

• Norway
• Chile
• New Zealand
• Rand McNally

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According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, what crime occurs more on New Year's Day than on any other day of the year?

• DUI
• shoplifting
• vehicle theft
• tax evasion

Why were the Time's Square New Year's Eve Ball Drops cancelled in 1942 and 1943?

• Light bulb shortage
• World War II restrictions
• Prohibition
• Not enough happy people

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How is New Year's traditionally celebrated in Italy?

• Going for a midnight swim
• Eating lots of American food
• Burning a large effigy
• Wearing red underwear for good luck

What food is traditionally eaten in the American South for good luck in the coming year?

• Lobster
• Black-eyed peas
• Chicken
• Avocadoes

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Instead of a lighted crystal ball, what do residents of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, drop at midnight?

• A cannon ball
• A pickle
• Bologna
• Stale bread

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What is the meaning of the traditional song "Auld Lang Syne?"

• "It's a Wonderful Life"
• "Times Gone By"
• "So Long and Thanks for All the Fish"
• "Happy New Year"

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When is Chinese New Year traditionally celebrated?

• January 8
• The second full moon after the Winter Solstice
• March 1
• February 14

With over 2 million people each year, where is the world's largest New Year's celebration?

• Big Ben, London
• Times Square, New York
• Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro
• Smyrna Park, Ceres, California