New Year's Eve Trivia

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Is New Zealand the first country to celebrate New Year's Eve each year?

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True

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January is named after what Roman god who had two faces so he could look ahead to the future and back at the past at the same time?

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Janus

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Up until 1750, what day was New Year's Day?

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March 21

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"Toasting" began in what country? Options: England, France, U.S.A., Spain

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England

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On New Year's Day, what is the name of the parade held in Pasadena, California?

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Tournament of Roses Parade

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Auld Lang Syne is language from what country?

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Scotland

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What do the words "Auld Lang Syne" mean?

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All answers are correct

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Auld Lang Syne is sung in a famous scene at the end of what 1946 movie? Options: It's a Wonderful Life, The Best Years of Our Lives, A Double Life, Meet Me in St. Louis

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It's a Wonderful Life

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In the United States, the coming of the New Year is celebrated by the lowering of a gigantic crystal ball. Where does this event take place?

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Times Square

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Why do the Chinese celebrate the New Year by letting off firecrackers?

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To scare away evil spirits.