New Year's Eve Trivia

New Zealand is the first country to celebrate New Year's Eve each year?

• True
• False

January is named after what Roman god who had two faces so he could look ahead to the future and back at the past at the same time?

• Jupiter
• Janus
• Jason
• Justica

Up until 1750, what day was New Year's Day?

• January 1
• February 15
• March 21
• April 2

"Toasting" began in what country?

• England
• France
• U.S.A.
• Spain

On New Year's Day, what is the name of the parade held in Pasadena, California?

• Mummers Parade
• Tournament of Roses Parade
• Macy's Parade
• Pixar Disneyland Parade

Auld Lang Syne is language from what country?

• Wales
• Scotland
• Ireland
• Germany

What do the words "Auld Lang Syne" mean?

• Old long ago
• Long long ago
• In olden days
• All answers are correct

Auld Lang Syne is sung in a famous scene at the end of what 1946 movie?

• It's a Wonderful Life
• The Best Years of Our Lives
• A Double Life
• Meet Me in St. Louis

In the United States, the coming of the New Year is celebrated by the lowering of a gigantic crystal ball.  Where does this event take place?

• Central Park
• Times Square
• Yankee Stadium
• The Statue of Liberty

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Why do the Chinese celebrate the New Year by letting off firecrackers?

• To commorate departed family members
• To encourage good luck in the coming year
• To scare away evil spirits
• All answers are correct