Dynamic Duos
What two seasonings are most common that is on the dinner table?
Salt and Pepper
December 31st is also known as what?
New Year's Eve
Construction on this iconic bridge located in San Francisco began in January 1933, what is the bridge name?
Golden Gate Bridge
This American industrialist and patriot in the American Revolution devised an intelligence and alarm system to alert the colonial militia of a British invasion was born on January 1, 1735. Who is he?
Paul Revere
What day is the Philadelphia Mummers parade?
New Year’s Day!
These best two of friends are featured in the popular 1950's sitcom I Love Lucy.
Lucy and Ethel
What is typically the most common New Year's resolution in the United States?
Losing weight
On January 1961, this U.S. President held the 1st live televised press conference. Who is the president?
John F. Kennedy
The first director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was born on January 1, 1895. Who is he?
J Edgar Hoover
What is the traditional song of the Mummers?
O! Dem Golden Slippers
This delicious pairing of a fruit and nut are often combined on a sandwich
peanut butter and jelly
What drink is typically drunk to bring in the new year
Champagne
In January of 1892, this "Island" opened allowing for the immigration of over 20 million people
Ellis Island
This English physicist and author is best known for his work in physics and cosmology. He was totally paralyzed and could only communicate using a speech generating device and was born on January 8, 1942. Who is he?
Stephen Hawking
What is the name of the festival leading up to the parade?
Mummers Fest
This two-man band is well-known for songs like Cathy's Clown, ('til) I Kissed You, and Problems.
Everly Brothers
The word January comes from what language.
Latin
January of 1959, this state became the 49th state
Alaska
The 37th President of the United States born on January 9, 1913 became the first president to resign from office. Who is he?
Richard Nixon
How many divisions do the Mummers have
Mummers are grouped into five divisions: the comic division, fancy brigades, fancy division, string bands, and the wench brigade division
In this series originally written by Arthur Conan Doyle, a detective is rarely seen without his trusted roommate and friend.
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson
People in the south eat this for “good luck” on New Year’s Day
Black Eyed Peas
This "Proclamation" freed slaves in January of 1863
Emancipation
This American writer and editor was best known for his poetry and short stories in the 19th Century, particularly his tales of mystery , born on January 19, 1809. Who is he?
Edgar Allan Poe
What yea was the first Acknowledge mummers parade in Philadelphia
The first official parade was held January 1, 1901.