What does the “Eve” in “New Year's Eve” traditionally refer to: which date?
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December 31
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What does the “Eve” in “New Year's Eve” traditionally refer to: which date?
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December 31
What is the name of the Scottish custom in which the first visitor after midnight brings good fortune?
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First-footing
What is the name of the Brazilian New Year's Eve tradition of jumping seven waves for good luck?
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Jumping seven waves
What is the name of the New Year's Eve cake traditionally served in Greece, containing a hidden coin?
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Vasilopita
In the film New Year's Eve, which 2011 romantic comedy features an ensemble cast in stories set around Times Square?
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New Year's Eve
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What is the name of the Brazilian New Year's Eve tradition of jumping seven waves for good luck?
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