New Year's Day Quiz

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

• Robert Burns

• Guy Lombardo

• Pope Gregory the 13th

• Julius Caesar

When did the earliest new year celebrations date back to?

• 4000 years ago

• 2000 years ago

• 1000 years ago

• 3000 years ago

Who is believed to have invented fireworks?

• Greeks

• Romans

• Egyptians

• Chinese

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

• Jingle Bells

• Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

• Auld Lang Syne

• O Holy Night

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

• 1000 pounds

• 12000 pounds

• 5000 pounds

• 700 pounds

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

• Germany

• France

• Italy

• Spain

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

• Honey

• Bread

• Cheese

• Chocolate

When is Chinese New Year celebrated?

• January

• February

• March

• April

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

• Father Time

• Mother Nature

• Baby New Year

• Easter Bunny

What is the myth about Baby New Year?

• He matures into an old man during the year

• He is a symbol of wealth

• He remains a baby forever

• He brings good luck to everyone