new year

What is the name of the famous Ball Drop Event that takes place in New York City on New Year's Eve?

• Big apple countdown

• Times square ball drop

• New year's rockin' eve

• None of the above

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In which country, do people traditionally eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve?

• Mexico

• Italy

• Spain

• Brazil

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Among the following, which country is the first to celebrate New Year's Eve due to its location near the International Date Line?

• Australia

• Russia

• New Zealand

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  China

The earliest known New Year’s celebration was 4,000 years ago- in Mesopotamia.

• True

• False

People eat special foods on New Year’s Eve and Day believing they will bring good things, during the coming year.

• True

• False

Many people celebrate on New Year’s Eve, by drinking and kissing someone at midnight

• True

• False

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Where it's the most important New Years celebration in the U.S.?

• New York City

• Las Vegas

• Atlanta

When does the Chinese New Year start?

• Between January 21 and February 20

• January 1

• March 20 or 21