Winter Comfort Treats
Cocoa powder, milk, marshmallows, and sweetener combine for this favorite winter beverage.
What is hot chocolate or hot cocoa?
Though the drink is thousands of years old, it was popularized in the early 1800s by Dutch chemist Coenraad J. Van Houten. He invented cocoa powder, and that led to its widespread popularity.
The dog days occur during this season.
What is summer?
These days are a period of intense heat, something we often dream about in January.
This performer and his band, Dawn, perform “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree.”
Who is Tony Orlando?
They also perform “Knock Three Times.” Later, the group became known as Dawn, Featuring Tony Orlando.
During photosynthesis, plants take in carbon dioxide and exhale this gas.
What is oxygen?
Plants make their food from the carbon dioxide they take in during photosynthesis, and they release oxygen as a byproduct.
On January 8, 1935, this country music icon and former resident of Graceland was born.
Who is Elvis Presley?
His mother gave him a guitar for his 11th birthday. A few years later, he won a talent show at his high school. Immediately after high school, Elvis followed his dream and went on tour. He cut his first single the following year.
This warm dessert is made from rice, milk, butter, and seasonings and spices.
What is rice pudding?
Historians believe rice pudding originated in India or China and then was brought to Europe sometime before the 1800s. It can be eaten as a dessert, a side dish, or a breakfast food.
Someone who shares a living space with another person in a college dorm is called this.
What is roommate?
Due to today’s economic conditions, many young adults share apartments and houses with roommates to defray costs.
This singer-songwriter, who was James Taylor’s wife from 1972 to 1983, wrote and recorded “You’re So Vain.”
Who is Carly Simon?
She has revealed that at least one verse of the hit song was written about Warren Beatty.
This four-letter word means “polluted air that hovers in the lower atmosphere over a community.”
What is smog?
The word combines parts of smoke and fog. Car exhaust and industrial waste contribute to smog.
The January full moon is named for this canine.
What is wolf?
When it was named, it was believed that the wolves’ howls were deafening in January due to hunger.
This decadent treat is a cross between a brownie and a pudding with a molten middle.
What is lava cake?
When baked briefly at high heat, the top and bottom are crunchy, and the inside becomes progressively softer until you hit the molten center. For extra extravagance, top with ice cream or whipped cream.
Wear this detachable waistband with a tuxedo.
What is cummerbund?
The cummerbund originated in India in the 19th century.
Her rendition of “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” is featured in the 1971 film Play Misty for Me.
Who is Roberta Flack?
Director Clint Eastwood heard Flack’s version of the song on the radio and contacted her for permission to use it in his debut film.
This gaseous substance sends a birthday balloon into the sky.
What is helium?
Helium is lighter than air and used in balloons. When inhaled, helium changes the sound of your voice to be a cartoonishly high and squeaky (similar to Mickey Mouse).
The Annual Ice Magic Festival in Lake Louise takes place in this country.
What is Canada?
The festival is a global competition that culminates with teams of two creating ice sculptures on site, with a 32-hour limit on their work.
A popular hot, mulled drink is made with the juice of this fruit, with oranges and cranberries as optional additions.
What is apple (cider)?
Hot mulled cider is made with apple cider and mulling spices, which can include any of the following: star anise, cinnamon, and allspice.
This is the name for the rules that govern all aspects of written and oral communication, such as correct subject-verb agreement.
What is grammar?
Word processing programs have incorporated built-in spelling and grammar checkers for decades.
This family group performs “How Deep Is Your Love?”
Who are the Bee Gees?
Barry Gibb is the only surviving Gibb brother (Robin, Maurice, and Andy being the other brothers).
During the mid-1970s, the public learned about this five-letter word beginning with an O, which is a protective layer in the atmosphere.
What is ozone?
Scientists told us a hole had formed in the ozone layer, now known as ozone depletion. Chlorofluorocarbons were banned as aerosol propellants to reduce their harmful effects on the ozone layer.
This large South American tourist destination’s name translates to “River of January.”
What is Rio de Janeiro?
It is named this because the Portuguese landed in the area on January 1, 1502.
Baked goods, including houses, cookies, cakes, and more, scream winter when they contain this warming spice.
What is ginger?
It’s also used in ginger ale, tea, and beer. It’s known as a warming spice, which is why it makes an appearance every fall and winter. Ginger ale, tea, and pastilles are traditional home remedies for upset stomachs and nausea.
This bird holds the distinction of being the only bird that can fly backward.
What is hummingbird?
It can also hover and fly upside down, but it cannot walk.
This youngest Gibb brother recorded “I Just Want to Be Your Everything.”
Who is Andy?
Although he was too young to be a part of the Bee Gees, he did perform with them once.
These are the two most abundant elements in air.
What are nitrogen and oxygen?
By volume, the dominant gas is nitrogen, at 78 percent. Oxygen supplies only 21 percent of the air we breathe.
On January 1, 1959, Fulgencio Batista was forced out by revolutionaries led by this man.
Who is Fidel Castro?
When Castro died, the reins of government were handed to his brother Raúl, who ruled until 2018.