New Year's Grab Bag
The name for the month of January originates from this Greek god, the god of doors and gates
Who is "Janus"
This candle burns bright as a reminder of Jesus' presence in the tabernacle
What is a "sanctuary lamp"
This artist gained the title of the most popular song artist of 2024 according to Billboard, giving a total of 149 shows across five continents and having her songs streamed over 92 billion times on Spotify in 2024
Who is "Taylor Swift"
In Greece, these gem fruits are eaten on New Year's Day symbolizing fertility and prosperity
What are "pomegranates" or "pomegranate arils"
"Carrying the team", this key player is in his 3rd year playing for the Lions
Who is "Jared Goff"
This round, metal, object is baked into New Year's cakes in Greece to bring good luck
What is a "coin"
This paddle looking item is often held by altar servers during holy communion to catch hosts that may fall
What is a "paten"
This emotional film was the highest grossing film of 2024, generating over $1.6 billion in box offices
What is "Inside Out 2"
In Italy, these starchy "coins" are eaten on New Year's Eve, symbolizing wealth and good fortune in the New Year
What are "lentils"
In 1958, this former Lions quarterback supposedly placed a curse on the team stating that they would not win a championship for 50 years after he left the team
Who is "Bobby Layne"
Famous author Mary Shelley released this, her most famous book, on New Year's Day in 1818
What is "Frankenstein"
This small, round container is used to carry the Eucharist to those who are sick or unable to attend Mass
What is a "pyx"
This hit song by Teddy Swims came in first for top Billboard song of 2024, with Shaboozey's, "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" coming in second
What is "Lose Control"
You've heard of a Johnny Jumper, but have you heard of this Southern American dish made of black eyed peas and rice eaten on New Year's Day to bring good luck in the new year
What is "Hoppin' John"
This Motown singer tried out for the Detroit Lions team in 1970, but didn't make the cut. He released his album "What's Going On" on Super Bowl Sunday in 1971 which was inspired by his tryout for the team
Who is "Marvin Gaye"
During these two years, the Times Square New Year's Eve ball did not drop due to wartime lighting restrictions
What are "1942 and 1943"
This item is the vessel which carries the incense that is placed in a thurible or censor which dispenses incense at mass
What is a "boat"
According to NBC, this cognizant slang word was the most searched for and used slang word over social media in 2024, second was sigma, and third was skibidi
What is "demure"
A tradition originating in Spain, this fruit is eaten at the stroke of midnight and is believed to welcome good fortune and prosperity in the new year
What are "grapes"
The Lions haven't always roared- they were originally known by this name before they were purchased by George A. Richards in 1934 and renamed the Detroit Lions to complement the city's MLB team, the Detroit Tigers
Who are the "Portsmouth Spartans"
This Scottish poet and lyricist is credited with writing the famous poem, "Auld Lang Syne", which means, "Times Long Past" or "Old Long Since"
Who is "Robert Burns"
This stiff square of fabric is placed over the chalice to protect its contents. Its name means "cloak" or "covering"
What is a "pall"
Selling for $6.2 million at an auction, this sticky, controversial art piece was created by entrepreneur Justin Sun
What is "Comedian"
For the purpose of warming up and restoring those who have been partying all night, this dish is eaten in Germany on New Year's Eve
What is "Midnight Soup"
This tropical color is the technical name for the color of the Detroit Lions jerseys
What is "Honolulu Blue"