WorksheetsNew Year's Fun Facts
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 12mins
How many people across the U.S. watch the ball drop in New York City on New Year’s Eve?
A. 5,000,000 people
B. 25,000,000 people
C. 175,000,000 people
D. 2,000,000,000 people
What year was the first ball drop in New York City on New Year’s Eve?
A. 2002
B. 1907
C. 1947
D. 1984
The Times Square Ball has a 12-foot diameter. It is covered in Waterford Crystal triangles. How many triangles cover it?
A. 3,508 triangles
B. 2,688 triangles
C. 5,050 triangles
D. 10,222 triangles
What percent of adult Americans say they are determined to have a New Year’s Resolution in 2022?
A.15%
B. 83%
C. 45%
D. 74%
According to Strava, by what date have most people given up on their New Year’s Resolution?
(known as Quitter’s Day)
A. January 19th
B. February 3rd
C. February 14th
D. March 2nd
What percent of Americans think it will be harder to keep their resolution in 2022 than in 2021?
A. 70%
B. 20%
C. 100%
D. 60%
What is the average hourly cost of a babysitter on New Year’s Eve?
A. $24.56
B. $20.23
C. $17.88
D. $15.67
What was the average cost for a couple to enjoy dinner and a show on New Year’s Eve in
New York City in 2018?
$ 1,160
$ 454
$ 876
$ 199
According to tradition, how many black-eyed peas do you need to eat on New Year’s Day to have luck every day of the new year?
A. 1 black-eyed pea
B. 100 black-eyed peas
C. 12 black-eyed peas
D. 365 black-eyed peas
How many flowers are used to decorate the floats in the Tournament of Roses “Rose Parade” on
New Year’s Day?
A. 4 million flowers
B.18 million flowers
C. 65 thousand flowers
D. 985 thousand flowers
How many pieces of confetti are dropped in Times Square at midnight to ring in the new year?
A. 8,000,000
B. 250,000,000,000
C.150,000,000
D. 75,000
What is the average number of births on New Year’s Day in the U.S.?
A.11,283 births
B. 750 births
C. 20,234 births
D. 1,356 births
