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1. The Scottish tune Auld Lang Syne is a common song sang right after the stroke of midnight. What is the literal translation of the song's title: Auld Lang Syne?

a.Old Long Ago


b.Always Remembering You


c.Another Year Passes


d.Here We Go Again

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2. What is oldest known holiday celebrated by mankind?


a.Samhain


b.New Year's Day


c.Christmas


d.The day is not really known for sure

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3. What is the most common New Year's resolutions made by Americans?


a.Resolve to Find a Better Job


b.Resolve to Stop Smoking


c.Resolve to Save More Money


d.Resolve to Lose Weight

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4. Who is mainly responsible for us celebrating New Year's day on January 1st?


a.Pope Gregory


b.Pope Benedict


c.Julius Caesar


d.Alexander the Great
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5. Western society's official calendar was generated from?


a.The Julian Calendar


b.The Gregorian Calendar


c.The Chinese Calendar


d.The Solar Calendar

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6.Regardless of when a society celebrates New Year's Day, what is one common thread between the all?

a. Good Luck Rituals


b.Everyone Eats a Hearty Meal


c.Outrageous Parties


d.Everyone Attends a Spiritual Function

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7. The month January was named after?


a.A Hindu Princess


b.The Roman god Janus


c.The Greek god Januarius


d.A former Roman goddess

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8. Which society calendar uses animals to mark years?


a.The Jewish Calendar


b.The Chinese Calendar


c.The Gregorian Calendar


d.The Hindu Calendar

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9. What is the most watched parade on New Year's Day?


a.Hollywood Christmas Parade


b.Macy's Holiday Parade


c.Walt Disney World's New Year's Parade


d.The Tournament of Roses Parade
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10. Speaking of the Tournament of Roses Parade, during between 1903 to 1915 what was the main event at the Rose Bowl Stadium?


a.Football


b.Soccer


c.Chariot Races


d.Sprint Running