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100

For the Chinese, 2025 is the year of the ___

Snake

100

If you are in Scotland on NYE, who do you kiss?

Everyone in the room

100

The Times Square New Year’s celebration did not occur in 1942 and 1943 due to what?

 World War 2

100

Which group is considered the top most selling music group of all time?

The Beatles

100

What was the name of the movie which generated the highest box office sales for a one shown on New Year’s Day?

James Cameron: The Avatar

200

Who celebrates New Years first every year?

New Zealand

200

What country does the Polar Bear Plunge to ring in the new year? 

Canada

200

The first NYE ball drop in Times Square took place in ____

1907

200

This musician holds the record for most Top 5 hits on the Billboard 100, surpassing the Beatles.

Drake.

200

What was the first movie to take place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? 

Iron Man (2008)

300

In Spain on New Years, they believe it is good luck to eat 12 ____

12 grapes

300

This place is the last to ring in the New Year.

American Samoa

300

January is named after which Roman god?

A. Jupiter

B. Zeus

C. Jason

D. Janus

Janus

300

Famous for inventing the first US flag that's details still flow in todays flag, this woman was born on New Years day.

Betsy Ross

300

What is # 1 most popular Christmas movie?

Home Alone

400

Toasting began in what country? 

England

400

What country celebrates new years by jumping over 7 waves and wearing multicolored underwear? Each color representing a different meaning.

Brazil

400

What went into effect on New Year’s Day in 1863, issued by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln?

Emancipation Proclamation 

400

Who was the first woman ever inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Aretha Franklin

400

In Risky Business, what song did Tom Cruise famously lip-sync to in his underwear?
 

"Old Time Rock and Roll" by Bob Seger

500

In ancient Egypt, what event determined the timing of the New Year celebration?

Flooding of the Nile

500

Who celebrated the first New Years?

Babylonians

500

Up until 1750, what day was New Years Day?  

January 1, February 15, March 21?

 March 21

500

What is Michael Jacksons biggest hit?

Billie Jean

500

 What Rankin/Bass stop-motion classic movie is the aesthetic for “Elf” based on? 

Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer

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