January Trivia
Who obtained the patent for the first-ever lightbulb in January 1880?
Thomas Edison
Born in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 8, 1935, this singer ain't nothin' but a Hound Dog. He is also known as the "King" of rock n' roll.
Elvis Presley
What holiday is celebrated on January 1st of every year?
New Years Day
What is the gliding of a person across an ice surface, using metal-bladed ice skates?
Ice skating
In Spain, eating 12 of these bring you good luck in the New Year.
Grapes
This is the official currency of the European Union, and it debuted on January 4, 1999.
The Euro
This British royal was born on January 9, 1982. She is also known to be married to William, Prince of Wales.
Kate Middleton
January 5th is National __________ Day. (Hint: It has wings and many types)
National Bird Day
What playoff game happens in the winter, but is not a winter sport?
The Super Bowl
In what country, people just before midnight count down from 10 to 0 and then kiss the person next to them?
USA
This type of flower is known for their vibrant colors, delicate fringed petals, and enchanting petals. This is also known to be the flower of January.
Carnation
This famous actress was most known for her work in Golden Girls, The Proposal, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and You Again. She would have turned 100 January 17, 2022.
Betty White
What holiday is celebrated on the third Monday of January honoring a civil rights activist?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
This winter sport is a combination of skateboarding and surfing.
Snowboarding
In this country people talk to spirits (to souls of their dead beloved ones) on New Year's Eve?
Mexico
What gemstone or "birthstone" is associated with the month of January? It also known as the Stone of Love and the color red.
Garnet
This NYSC singer and actor was born on Jan 31 and is married to the famous actor Jessica Biel.
Justin Timberlake
This savory and sometimes sweet treat (that is often enjoyed while watching a movie) celebrates it's Nationally known day on January 19th. What is it?
National Popcorn Day
This Olympic winter sport played on the ice, involves pushing stones across the ice with a broom.
Curling
Which country has a tradition of breaking the dishes at neighbor's door? The family with the largest tower of broken plates/ glasses is considered to be the luckiest one. (hint: located in Europe and they speak Danish)
Denmark
In non-leap years, January always starts on the same day of the week as which other month?
a. April
b. October
b. October
(In non-leap years, January and October always start on the same day of the week. However, in leap years, January starts on the same day of the week as April and July.)
What former U.S president celebrated his birthday on January 30th (Hint: he served 4 terms)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
This holiday is celebrated on January 6th. It commemorates the day the three wise men arrived with gifts for baby Jesus.
3 Kings Day
This winter sport has been performed at the Iditarod for 46 years.
Sled dog racing
In which country do people wear clothes with polka dot pattern to celebrate New Years Eve? (Hint: It's located in Southeast Asia and consist of 7,641 islands).
Philippines