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In July, this rap star was convicted. A few months later, 50 cent made a documentary about him.

who is Sean ”Diddy” Combs


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What state is the ball drop located?

New York

 

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Some cultures bring in the New Year by eating 12 ___ at midnight.

Grapes

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What is the most common New Year's resolution?

To be healthier 

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This popular app was banned for about 14 hours in January only then to come back.

what is TikTok

200

In February, President Trump renamed the Gulf of Mexico to this.

What is Gulf of America?

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True or false: Making New Year’s resolutions is more popular among young people than older adults.

True. Of those who made resolutions last year, 49% fell between the ages of 18 and 29, according to a Pew Research Center survey.

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People shoot these into the air when the clock reaches 12:00

Fireworks

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Is 2026 a leap year?

No

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In June, President Trump feuded online with this businessman and entrepreneur known for his car brand.

who is Elon Musk

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Instead of a ball, Miami, Florida rings in the new year with what?

An Orange!

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Out of America's top 5 favorite holidays, New Years takes ___ place.

4th

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Finish the saying: Out with the ____, ______________.

and, in with the new.

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What will 2026's Chinese New Year Animal be?

The Horse

400

In May, Pope Leo XIV was elected the first pope to be this.

What is American

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This popular New Year’s Day (morning) event involves take a dip or swim in a cold body of water, typically in a place located in the Northern Hemisphere, and is called what?

Polar Bear Plunge

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This popular New Year’s Day (morning) event involves take a dip or swim in a cold body of water, typically in a place located in the Northern Hemisphere, and is called what?


The Polar Bear Plunge

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Hanging onions is New Years Eve tradition in this country.

A) Italy    B) Greece   C) Mexico

Greece

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What major country celebrates New Year's first?

New Zealand

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First people to make New Years Resolutions

Ancient Babylons

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This infamous Roman dictator is credited with making January 1st a National Holiday

a.) Julius Caesar b.) Lucius Quinctius c.)Marcus Aemilius Papus

   Julius Caesar

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This poem-turned song is typically sung and associated with New Year's Day?

a.) Up we go b.) Auld Lang Syne c.) Shout d.) New Years Day

Auld Lang Syne

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In this country, the men of certain villages will dress up as a creature called the Namahage with the goal of scaring children into behaving for the New Year?

a) Puerto Rico b)Peru c) Japan d) Korea

Japan

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What day of the week will New Years be on next year?

Friday

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