Winter Flavours
Odd One Out
Hollywood of Old
1960s Bands
January Facts
100
What type of fruit includes winter fruits like grapefruit, lemon, tangerine, and lime.
Citrus
Citrus season runs between November and May, but imports fill in the rest of the year. Meyer lemons are easier to find during the winter
100
Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Tennis
Which one doesn't belong?
Badminton
Badminton uses a birdie, the others use a ball
100
The "Forecourt of the Stars" has what famous imprints on the ground in dried cement?
Celebrity Handprints
100
No collection of 1960s albums is complete without this British Fab Four, consisting of John, Paul, Ringo, and George.
The Beatles
Twenty Beatles tunes hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Those hits include “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “Come Together,” and “Let It Be.”
100
Although it's Winter, we often have periods of warmth because of the mountains. In Calgary we refer to these as what?
A Chinook
200
These bright red bites grow in swamp like areas called bogs and make a great addition to holiday drinks
Cranberries
200
Red, Blue, Yellow, Purple
Which doesn't belong?
Purple
Purple is a secondary color, a mix of blue and yellow. The rest are primary colors
200
The Golden Age of Hollywood began in what decade?
a. 1910s
b. 1920s
c. 1930s
1930's!
It ran through the early 1960's
200
Brian Wilson formed a band, mostly remembered for songs reflecting California beach life in the 1960s, such as “Surfer Girl,” “Surfin’ U.S.A.,” and “California Girls.”
Name This Band
Beach Boys
Despite their hit surf songs, the only member of the Beach Boys that could surf was drummer Dennis Wilson.
200
Three Kings Day, the Christian holiday held on January 6, commemorates the visit of who?
The 3 Wise Men
300
This hot winter drink screams “après-ski in front of a roaring fireplace.”
Hot Chocolate or Cocoa
If you need a quick shot of heat, try adding a little cayenne to the hot chocolate.
300
Blackberries, plums, cherries, peaches
Which doesn't belong?
Blackberries
All the fruits except blackberries have a pit in the center.
300
What is the name of the walkway that features pink stars in honor of famous actors and actresses.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Stars now cost around $40 000!
300
Mick Jagger leads this British band sensation, and they’re still performing.
The Rolling Stones
Jagger can still make it through his intense dance routines on stage despite being in his 80s. He follows an intense diet and workout schedule for six weeks before a tour and travels with a cardiologist just in case.
300
Famous for the Tube, this English-speaking capital was the first to open an underground railway.
London, England
The first section of the Metropolitan Railway opened in January 1863.
400
This festive cake with a molten center will warm you on a cold winter night.
Lava Cake
When you cut it into a lava cake, the warm chocolate filling pours out. It’s like a brownie with a built-in layer of hot chocolate.
400
love, ad-in, ad-out, bogey
Which doesn't belong?
Bogey
It is a golf term; the rest are tennis terms.
400
What landmark was built in 1923, is featured in many movies, and can be seen from most places in Hollywood?
The Hollywood Sign!
Built to promote real estate in the city
400
This duo recorded hits including “Scarborough Fair,” “The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy),” and “I Am a Rock.”
Simon & Garfunkel!
In 1953, they met in sixth grade when they performed together in the school play Alice in Wonderland.
400
Name one of the two astrological signs in January
Capricorn and Aquarius
500
These chunky, creamy stews often contain corn or seafood and take off the winter chill.
Chowders
Seafood and Clam chowders are the most prevalent versions, but turkey is another option.
500
Scissors, machete, garden shovel, garden pruners
Which one doesn't belong?
Garden Shovel
Shovels DIG; the rest of the choices CUT
500
The Count of Monte Cristo was the first film in Hollywood. What year was this?
a. 1908
b. 1928
c. 1938
1908
500
Lead singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend, members of this British band, were household names in families with teens during the 1960s.
The Who!
Their greatest hits include “Pinball Wizard,” "I Can See for Miles," and "You Better You Bet." Many remember them for their rock opera Tommy.
500
What is the name of January's small, white birth flower?
(2 possible answers!)
Carnation or the Snowdrop
