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When Big Ben strikes twelve, everyone gathers around to sing "Auld Lang Syne." In what city is Big Ben located?

London

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THIS Roman emperor first made the first day of the month of January a national holiday.

Julius Caesar

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lifesaver

Give 20 points!

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fairy

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rocket

Go to first place!

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thief

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In Times Square in New York City, ______ pounds of confetti are dropped on the crowd at midnight. Choices: 1,000; 2,000; 3,000

2,000 (That is ONE ton!)

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People in this North American country celebrate New Year's Day by taking a plunge into ice-cold water. This is called the Polar Bear Plunge

Canada

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January is named after "Janus," a _________ god of doors and gates who had two faces. One looked forward and the other looked back.

Roman

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The most famous parade in the United States on New Year's Day is the Rose Parade in Pasadena, after which there is a Rose Bowl football game. In what state is Pasadena located?

California

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It is considered good luck to eat black-eyed ______ on New Year's Day.

peas

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In ancient times, ______ were set off to ward off the evil spirits and bring good luck. The Chinese were the first to invent these.

Fireworks

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Eighty-thousand (80,000) fireworks go off over the famous Sydney Opera House in THIS country on New Year's Eve.

Australia

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When did the New Year's Eve Ball first drop in Times Square in New York City? 1900, 1907, or 1914

1907

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Which ancient group celebrated the first New Year 4,000 years ago? Russians, Babylonians, or New Yorkers

Babylonians

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In ancient Rome, the new year began on February 1, March 1, or April 1.

March 1

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banana

Go to last place!

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seesaw

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shark

Other team loses 25 points!

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baam

Lose 10 points!

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monster

Reset all scores!

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magnet

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fairy

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thief

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Some people make sure to eat green vegetables on New Year's Eve because they look like: grass, emeralds, or money

money

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