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15 facts about New Year's celebrations that might surprise you

  • It's almost December 31, aka New Year's Eve.
  • WalletHub compiled a list of fun facts and figures about New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
  • Did you know that over 360 million glasses of sparkling wine are consumed on New Year's Eve?
  • This year, the best city to celebrate is Virginia Beach, Virginia, according to WalletHub.

There's no doubt about it - 2020 was potentially the longest year in history and no one will be sad to see it go.

WalletHub previously gathered trivia about New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, from the most popular New Year's resolutions to the amount of trash usually picked up in Times Square. While the ball drop in Times Square is going virtual this year, other traditions will likely still stand, such as staying up late and popping open some sparkling wine.

Keep scrolling to learn more about New Year's, just in time to watch the ball drop from the comfort of your living room.

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