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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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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The old song "Auld Lang Syne" is sung on New Year's Eve. It was first published by poet Robert Burns and means "times gone by." What country is it from? (Hint: This is a country in the UK.)
Scotland
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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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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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Reykjavik has one of the largest fireworks displays on New Year's Eve. Reykjavik is the capital of what country?
Iceland
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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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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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It is considered good luck to eat black-eyed ______ on New Year's Day.
peas
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Crime bureau statistics show that more vehicles, wallets or shoes are stolen on New Year's Day than any other holiday.
Vehicles
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On average, how many babies are born each January 1 in the United States? 11,293; 8,293; 4,293
11,293
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The three popular places to travel to in the United States for New Year's Eve are New York City, Las Vegas, and THIS major attraction in Florida.