What happened in 2025
What happened in 2025 pt. 2
New Years culture
New Years Around the World
Fun Facts
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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 lose weight 

200

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?

200

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.

200

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

Fireworks

200

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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In September, this Puerto Rican singer was announced to headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.

Who is bad bunny 

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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 ____, ______________.

old ,in with the new.

300

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

Friday

400

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

What is American

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In December, The Department of Justice became releasing files of this man.

who is Jeffery Epstein.

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This popular New Year’s Day (morning) event involves taking 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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in July, Astronomer CEO was caught cheating at this bands concert on the kiss cam.

who is Coldplay

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In August, this popular breakfast spot had a controversial rebranding only to go back to their original logo.

 what is Cracker Barrel

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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 will 2026's Chinese New Year Animal be?

horse

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