Life in the Good Old Days
How did people keep floors clean before vacuum cleaners?
A: They swept with brooms and used carpet beaters.
What two cities does Route 66 connect?
Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, California.
What’s the superstition about rain on your wedding day?
A: It brings good luck and blessings.
What did Jesus heal the blind man with?
A: Mud made from spit and dirt.
What was the main lunchbox material in the 1950s?
A: Metal
What was the name of the hand tool used to grind coffee beans at home?
A: Coffee grinder or mill.
What was the first U.S. National Park, established in 1872?
A: Yellowstone National Park.
What should you never do when you spill salt?
A: Leave it — throw some over your left shoulder for luck.
How long was Lazarus dead before Jesus raised him?
A: Four days.
What hymn says, “I once was lost, but now am found”?
A: Amazing Grace.
What household item was called a “Hoover” in the UK?
A: A vacuum cleaner.
Q: In what state is the famous geyser “Old Faithful”?
A: Wyoming
What’s considered bad luck to open indoors?
A: An umbrella.
What did the people shout when Jesus entered Jerusalem?
A: “Hosanna!”
What kind of stockings did women wear before nylons?
A: Silk or cotton stockings.
About how much was the average U.S. house in 1950?
A: Around $8,500.
Which popular song begins “Well if you ever plan to motor west…”?
A: “(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66.”
What does it mean if you dream about fish?
A: Someone is pregnant.
What language was most of the Old Testament originally written in?
A: Hebrew.
What was placed on Jesus’ head before the crucifixion?
A: A crown of thorns.
What fabric became wildly popular after WWII?
A: Nylon
What did families often hang in car windows to block the sun?
A: Suction-cup curtains or cardboard shades.
What happens if you find the baby in a King Cake?
A: You’ll have good luck (and host next year’s party).
What book tells the story of creation?
A: Genesis
What hymn includes the line “Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee”?
A: How Great Thou Art.