Sober Celebrities
This American Actress has been hosting a daytime talk show since 2020.
Drew Barrymore.
Drew has been sober since 2019.
True or False: It is believed that if you clean on New Years Day you will be "Washing away the good luck"
True!
It is also said in old wives tales that if you wash clothing on New Years Day, You will be 'washing for the dead.'
So just.... relax tomorrow.
This 2001 Rom Com features Renée Zellweger making some solid new years resolutions about finding a partner.
Bridget Jones' Diary.
What was the name of the Submarine that imploded full of richies?
Titan Submersible. The expedition company was called OceanGate.
What was the first year of the Ball Drop in Times Square?
1907!
The event was first organized by Adolph Ochs, owner of The New York Times newspaper, as a successor to a series of New Year's Eve fireworks displays he held at the building to promote its status as the new headquarters of the Times.
This American Actor was listed by Forbes as Hollywood's highest-paid actor from 2013 to 2015.
Robert Downey Jr.
Sober since 2003!
Which shape do many cultures feel brings good luck in the new year?
Circle!
It is suggested that people eat circular foods (grapes, oranges, donuts), and also wear polka dots.
This 2005 family flick features Ice Cube.
Are We There Yet?
What public figure made history to be indicted on criminal charges?
Donald Trump.
True or False: January is named after the ancient Roman God, Janus.
True!
Janus is the God presiding over doors, beginnings, endings, transitions and of the rising and setting of the sun.
This American rapper is just really well known, his daughter is named Hailie.
Eminem!
Sober since 2008!
What should you do at the stroke of Midnight?
Open all your doors and windows.
This lets the old year out, and the new year in!
This 1989 rom-coms romantic ending was set during New Years Eve, starring Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal.
When Harry Met Sally.
What Brooklyn Nine-Nine star passed away this year?
Andre Braugher.
Which 2 years did not have the Annual Ball Drop?
1942 and 1943.
In observance of wartime blackouts.
This British singer, pianist and composer, born in 1947, founded an AIDS Foundation which has raised £300 million since its creation.
He was also knighted by the Queen for his philanthropic work.
Sir Elton John
Sober for 33 years.
The first guest in your home for the new year brings luck in with them, the luckiest guest is said to be a tall, dark and handsome man who brings a gift.
Who should you not allow into your home as the first guest?
Gravediggers, doctors and cats.
Its also not suggested that your first guest have flat feet, crossed-eyes or 'eyebrows that meet in the middle of their forehead.'
Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet and Jude Law star in this 2006 Christmas time Rom-Com.
The Holiday.
Jack Black is also in it.
How much money has Taylor Swift made on the US leg of the Eras tour?
$780 Million.
True or False:
In Japan on New Years parents terrify their children into behaving.
True!
In Akita, Japan parents don a horrifying red mask based on old Japanese folklore demons and go door to door yelling things like "Are there any crybabies at home?" or "Are naughty kids around?".
Its called 'Namahage'
Seriously.. google the mask
This Halloween Scream Queen is also a children's book author.
Jamie Lee Curtis!
Sober since 1999!
According to old superstitions, what meat should you not eat on New Years Day?
Chicken or Lobster!
Because they walk backwards, and you want to move ahead in the new year.
Starring Kurt Russel, and Emmy Rossum, this 2006 movie was set during New Years Eve.
What is Poseidon.
Who won RuPaul's Drag Race this year?
Sacha Colby.
She is also the first trans woman to win Rupaul's Drag Race!
True or False: Auld Lang Syne has been a song since 1914.
False!
Written as a poem in 1788, Auld Lang Syne was set to its original music in 1799. The same tune used today!