1959
Now highly prestigious and popular, these music awards were held for the first time
Grammy Awards
The person who stole bread to feed his family
Jean Valjean
What are Canadas two national sports?
Hockey and Lacrosse
“In a one horse open sleigh” are lyrics to this song…
Jingle Bells
What is Colin’s middle name?
Howard
Caber Toss, Tug o’war and the Hammer Throw are all events at what Scottish Celebration?
Highland Games
Who did Ringo Star replace in the Beatles?
Pete Best
In 1959, this became the 50th state in the US
Hawaii
Who played the original Jean Valjean
Colm Wilkinson
How many Great Lakes are there?
5
Which fairy tale was the first gingerbread houses inspired by?
Hansel and Gretel
What colour will Colin choose before all other colours?
Orange
The Scottish outlaw and defender of independence that was born in 1274
William Wallace
Who did Don McLean write “American Pie” about?
Buddy Holly
This religious drama starring Charlore Heston was the top movie of the year & won 11 Oscars
Ben-Hur
This person leaves their home town to seek their fortune in Paris?
Fantine
Which animal is on the back of a quarter?
Cariboo
In the song “12 days of Christmas” what was on the 10th day?
10 lords of leaping
What is the name of one of Colin’s favourite shows starting Kroger Sutherland?
24
What mythological creatures is Scotlands national animal?
Unicorn
What is Elton John chosen middle name?
Hercules
Volvo invented this life saving device, considered one of the major safety inventions of the 20th century
Seat belt
What is Monsieur Thenardiers job title?
Innkeeper
In what province did Terry Fox start his Marathon of Hope?
Newfoundland and Labrador
In England, children leave this out for Santa at night
Mince Pie
What career does Colin always say he could go back to if his current employment didn’t work out?
House Painting
What is the name of the group of Catholic clans of the Scottish Highlands that were supporters of James II and his claim to the British Throne?
Jacobites
Canadian Railroad Trilogy
Disney released their animated adaptation of this enchanting fairy tale
Sleeping Beauty
Jean Valjean changed his name when he fled from Javert. What did he change it to?
M. Madeleine
What year did Canada become a country?
1867
In which European country does a woman play the role of Santa Claus
Italy
What book led Colin to get hypnotized and develop a fear of drowning or possibly of open water. It’s hard to tell.
Journey of Souls
In Scottish slang, referring to someone as “Howlin” means what?
Smelly
They changed their name to Led Zeppelin following their European tour in 1968 after Keith Moon said the band would “sink like a lead balloon.” What was the bands original name?
The New Yardbirds