The Year was 1959
Straight Outta South Florida
Can I Get a Witness?
Back in Dad's Day
Family Holidays and Traditions
200

This future pop superstar, known as the King of Pop, was just one year old in 1959.

Who is Michael Jackson?

200

This term refers to the rich, dark organic soil that gave the region its famous nicknameW

What is Muck Soil?

200

This man was swallowed by a great fish after attempting to flee from God's instructions

Who is Jonah?

200

This Motown group recorded the hit song "My Girl" in 1964

Who are the Temptations?

200

Outside of holiday meals, this is Dad's favorite dish to eat

What is meatloaf?

400

This U.S. president occupied the White House when Dad was born in 1959

Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower?

400

This county is home to Belle Glade, Pahokee, and South Bay

What is Palm Beach County?

400

This Old Testament king asked God for wisdom rather than riches or a long life

Who is Solomon?

400

This legendary singer was known as the Queen of Soul

Who is Aretha Franklin?

400

Our family's favorite Easter meat prepared by Dad

What is baked ham?

600

This fashion doll made her debut ar the American International Toy Fair in 1959

Who is Barbie?

600

The Brown Sugar Festival is held in the Harlem community of this small South Florida city 

What is Clewiston?

600

This woman became queen of Persia and risked her life to save her people

Who is Esther?

600

This classic sitcom featured Fred Sanford and his son Lamont running a junkyard

What is Sanford and Son?

600

Passed down by Dad's parents, the family tradition of receiving snacks and treats in a footwear container

What are shoe box goodies?

800

This territory became the 50th U.S. state in August 1959

What is Hawaii?

800

This freshwater lake borders the agricultural region commonly called the Muck

What is Lake Okeechobee?

800

This apostle was formerly known as Saul and experienced a dramatic conversation on the road to Damascus

Who is Paul?

800

This influential record label was founded by Berry Gordy, Jr. in Detroit in 1959

What is Motown Records?

800

Dad has three white glass serving plates for this occasion

What are Christmas cakes?

1000

This TV series, hosted by Rod Sterling, premiered in October 1959 and invited viewers into another dimension

What is The Twighlight Zone?

1000

This major Florida crop is closely associated with the agricultural communities around Lake Okeechobee

What is sugarcane?

1000

This Old Testament prophet challenged the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel

Who is Elijah?

1000

This 1870s sitcom followed James and Florida Evans and their family in the Chicago housing projects

What is Good Times?

1000

Even eating plants didn't keep Dad from enjoying this soul food delicacy Thanksgiving 2017

What are ox tails?