The Rat Pack
This Casablanca actor started the original Rat Pack.
Who is Humphrey Bogart? He started the original group in the late 1950s. After Bogart’s death in 1957, his friend Frank Sinatra revived the group, and the “classic” Rat Pack dominated the 1960s.
When visiting the home of BMW and Bayer, you are in this country.
What is Germany? It’s also home to Neuschwanstein Castle, the castle that inspired Walt Disney’s castle.
A typical Chinese restaurant dinner in the Western world ends with this cookie.
What is a fortune cookie? These cookies were invented in the United States during the 20th century and are not part of a typical Chinese dinner.
This document is required for international travel.
What is a passport? In addition, many countries also require a visa for entry.
In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, the three ghosts of Christmas reveal themselves to this person.
Who is (Ebenezer) Scrooge? The three ghosts are the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. The visit from the Ghost of Christmas Future is a turning point in the story for Scrooge. There is also a fourth ghost: Jacob Marley, wrapped in chains.
She was known as the den mother of the group.
Who is Lauren Bacall? She was Humphrey Bogart’s wife at the time.
To visit Vatican City, you enter through this country.
What is Italy? Vatican City is an independent state that is an enclave within the country of Italy.
This is the top-selling Girl Guide cookie.
What are Classic Chocolate and/or Vanilla Sandwich cookies sold mainly in the Spring.
This occasion corresponds with the year’s shortest day.
What is the winter solstice? This year, it falls on December 21. The exact moment of the solstice is when the North Pole is farthest from the sun.
On New Year’s Eve, we sing this song.
What is “Auld Lang Syne”? The words to this ancient song were written down by poet Robert Burns to preserve them.
Dean Martin’s TV variety show had this as its theme song.
What is “Everybody Loves Somebody”? In 1964, the song knocked “A Hard Day’s Night” off the No. 1 position on the charts, and in 1965 it became the theme song for Martin’s show.
You can view Imelda Marcos’ shoe collection in this country.
What is the Philippines? Marcos denied having 3,000 pairs of shoes but admitted to more than 1,000. The story of her shoes made its way to the Broadway musical Here Lies Love.
During the holidays, you are bound to see cookies made with a thumbprint and filled with this
What is jelly or jam? The cookies are cooked with jelly or jam, not topped after baking.
Edinburgh is the capital of this country.
What is Scotland? The unicorn is Scotland’s national animal.
The candle that is always elevated and usually in this position on the menorah is used to light the other eight candles during Hanukkah.
What is the middle? The middle candle is called the shamash, which means “attendant” or “helper candle.” The shamash can be another candle as long as it’s elevated
This was their standard uniform.
What is tuxedo? In addition to their look, their schtick included glitz, glamour, nonconformity, and playfully insulting one another on stage.
Visit this island country by flying into its capital city, Kingston.
What is Jamaica? While visiting, you can sample jerk dishes and listen to reggae music.
These are the world’s best-selling cookies.
What are Oreos? They were introduced in 1912, and they’ve maintained their popularity for more than a century.
This is the world’s largest country by area.
What is Russia? Canada is the second-largest in landmass, followed by China. The United States is in fourth place.
These are the most popular two health-related New Year resolutions.
What are losing weight and exercising? Other top resolutions include getting organized, quitting smoking, and living life to the fullest.
These three were the core of the Rat Pack.
Who are Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr.? The group also included Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop.
You would travel to this country to visit the Hagia Sophia.
What is Turkey? Originally built as a church, the Byzantine monument and UNESCO World Heritage site has also served as a mosque and a museum. It was once again converted to a mosque in 2020.
This is the other dry ingredient in Mexican wedding cookies, along with sugar and flour.
What are nuts? You can use almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, or pistachios.
This character in Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women wants to be a writer.
Who is Jo (March)? The character is based on Alcott.
This number is symbolic to the celebration of Kwanzaa.
What is seven? Kwanzaa has seven letters, is celebrated for seven days, includes seven principles, and is represented by seven primary symbols.