New Year's Traditions
Statistics of New Year's Traditions Across America
Do you stay up until midnight on New Years?
71.2% of Americans stay up until midnight on New Year's, but 97% of our 8th graders stay up on Dec. 31.
Do you celebrate New Year's on a day other than Dec31/Jan1?
8th Grade: Yes- 16%
No- 84%
Americans: Yes- 0.85%
No- 99.15%
Do you watch football on January 1st?
66% of 8th graders watch football on Jan 1.
In America, these football games received 15.6 million viewers on average.
With whom do you plan to spend New Year's Eve with?
46% of Americans spend New Year's Eve with their significant other.
As for our 8th grade class, 99% of students are with their friends and/or family.
Do you eat special food on New Years?
89% of 8th grade students at RQMS eat special foods. 11% do not.
In America,
45% eat black eyed peas,
75% eat collard greens, and
67% drink sparkling grape juice.