New Year's Day Quiz

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

• Julius Caesar

• Pope Gregory the 13th

• Robert Burns

• Guy Lombardo

When did the earliest new year celebrations date back to?

• 3000 years ago

• 2000 years ago

• 1000 years ago

• 4000 years ago

Who is believed to have invented fireworks?

• Chinese

• Egyptians

• Romans

• Greeks

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

• Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

• Auld Lang Syne

• O Holy Night

• Jingle Bells

What do people in Spain and Peru eat to bring good luck for the rest of the year?

• Apples

• Grapes

• Oranges

• Bananas

In which country is the Sydney Harbour filled with fireworks and large crowds on New Year's Eve?

• United States

• Canada

• Australia

• United Kingdom

What is the symbol of financial fortune eaten in Ireland, Germany, Italy, and parts of the southern United States?

• Fruits and nuts

• Bread and cheese

• Meat and potatoes

• Legumes and leafy greens

When is the Chinese New Year celebrated?

• March

• February

• April

• January

What is the myth about Baby New Year?

• He brings bad luck

• He is a symbol of spring

• He matures into an old man during the year

• He remains a baby forever

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

• 700 pounds

• 1000 pounds

• 5000 pounds

• 12000 pounds