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Which Swedish pop band sings the song “Happy New Year"?

ABBA

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January is named after which Roman god?

Janus

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The most popular place to spend New Years Eve is ...

Times Square, New York

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Where do many Torontonians go to celebrate the New Year in the city?

Nathan Phillips Square

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In Australia, what serves as the backdrop for one of the world’s largest fireworks displays on New Year’s Eve?

The Sydney Opera House

200

What day of the week will New Years fall on in 2026?

Thursday

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Who established January 1st as the first day of the year?

Julius Caesar

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On average how many people gather in New York City’s Times Square to watch the ball drop?

Over 1 million

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On New Year's Eve, this a popular way to light up the night sky in Canada. What is it?

Putting on fireworks

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In Italy, what color underwear do people wear on New Year’s Eve to bring good luck and love?

Red

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What is the most common New Years resolution?

Lose weight

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When was the first ball drop in New York City?

1907

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On which day do many people give up on their New Year’s resolutions?

The second Friday in January, informally known as Quitters Day

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If you're a nature lover, where might you go in the west to celebrate New Year's Eve in the heart of it all?

Banff

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After Russians write down their New Year’s wish on a piece of paper, what do they do with it?

Burn it

400

What is the most common song played at New Years celebrations in America?

Auld Lang Syne

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What was a major fear as soon as the clock struck midnight on Jan. 1, 2000?

That computer systems wouldn’t recognize the number 2000

400

Which city drops a giant chocolate kiss at midnight on New Year’s Eve?

Hershey, Pennsylvania

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When the clock strikes midnight on New Year's, what do many Canadians do to celebrate?

Kiss each other

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Around which landmark do people in London gather to watch fireworks on New Year’s Eve?

The London Eye

500

Chinese New Year’s animal for 2025

Snake

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Who were the first people to make New Years Resolutions?

Ancient Babylonians

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When is the Chinese New Year 2025?

Wed, Jan 29, 2025

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In this Canadian tradition, contestants run out into the freezing cold and jump into the extra freezing waters. What is it called?

Polar Bear Swim

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In Spain, what fruit do people eat 12 of when midnight strikes?

Grapes