January Holidays
This holiday on January 1 marks the beginning of the Gregorian calendar year.
What is New Years Day?
This term describes a fast-moving winter storm with strong winds and low visibility.
What is a blizzard?
This U.S. president signed the Emancipation Proclamation effective January 1, 1863.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
Born January 17, 1942, this boxer was known as “The Greatest.”
This Times Square New Years tradition first occurred in 1907.
What is the ball drop?
This U.S. holiday on the third Monday of January honors a civil rights leader.
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
These dangerous road conditions occur when rain freezes on pavement.
What is black ice?
On January 3, 1959, this state became the 49th state of the U.S.
What is Alaska?
This singer known for “Baby One More Time” was born on January 2, 1981.
Who is Britney Spears?
Many cultures eat this legume on January 1 for good luck.
What are black-eyed peas?
The two zodiac signs that occur during January
What are Capricorn and Aquarius?
This winter weather advisory indicates that heavy snow is expected soon.
What is a winter storm warning?
January 24, 1848 marks the discovery of gold in this U.S. state.
What is California?
This founding father and diplomat was born on January 17, 1706.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
This colorful parade marks New Year’s Day in Pasadena.
What is the Rose Parade?
January 1 is celebrated as the independence day of this Caribbean country that shares an island with the Dominican Republic.
What is Haiti?
This fluffy precipitation type is formed when snowflakes partially melt and refreeze.
What is sleet?
On January 15, 2009, Captain Chesley Sullenberger safely landed a plane in this river.
Born January 3, 1892, this author created Middle-Earth.
Who is J.R.R. Tolkien?
This tradition involves making promises or goals at the start of January.
What are New Years resolutions?
January 1st is the date of this major college football championship game.
What is the Rose Bowl?
This measurement determines how cold it *feels* when wind is factored in.
What is wind chill?
On January 28, 1986, this NASA space shuttle tragically exploded shortly after launch.
What is the Challenger?
This legendary TV host known for “You get a car!” was born January 29, 1954.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
This gemstone is the traditional birthstone for January.
What is garnet?