Winter Flavors & Treats
Common Ground (Pick the one that doesn’t fit)
Hollywood of Old
1960s Bands
January Fun Facts
Little Foods
100

These bright red jewels are grown in bogs.

What are cranberries? They are harvested from mid-September through October, but they are readily available during the first part of winter. Wisconsin grows most of the cranberries in the United States.

100

Feet, inch, kilometer, mile

What is a kilometer? It is a metric unit of measure. The rest of the choices are standard units of measurement.

100

These famous imprints reside outside the old Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.

What are celebrities’ handprints? The official name of this area is “The Forecourt of the Stars.” The first handprints were made in 1927 by Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford.

100

No collection of 1960s albums is complete without this British Fab Four, consisting of John, Paul, Ringo, and George.

Who are the Beatles? Twenty Beatles tunes hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Those hits include “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “Come Together,” and “Let It Be.”

100

Epiphany, the Christian holiday held on January 6, commemorates the visit of these men.

Who are the Three Wise Men, or the Magi? Epiphany is also called Three Kings’ Day.

100

If you attend a high tea, you will likely eat these dainty miniature sandwiches with your tea.

What are cucumber sandwiches? Typically, you’ll receive savory finger foods, scones, cakes, and cookies with high tea.

200

This hot winter drink is a classic skating treat. 

What is hot chocolate or cocoa? If you need a quick shot of heat, try adding a little cayenne to the hot chocolate.

200

Scissors, machete, garden trowel, garden pruners

What is a garden trowel? Trowels dig; the rest of the choices cut.

200

Though it was not ready until 1958, this area features stars in honor of famous actors and actresses.

What is the Hollywood Walk of Fame? Nominees pay for their stars, which cost around $40,000 today.

200

Brian Wilson formed this band, mostly remembered for songs reflecting California beach life in the 1960s, such as “Surfer Girl,” “Surfin’ U.S.A.,” and “California Girls.”

Who are the Beach Boys? Despite their hit surf songs, the only member of the Beach Boys that could surf was drummer Dennis Wilson.

200

This college football bowl game occurs on New Year’s Day.

What is the Rose Bowl? The “granddaddy of them all” takes place in Pasadena and is preceded by the Tournament of Roses, also known as the Rose Parade, which features floats covered in roses.

200

This is the name for finger foods in Spain.

What are tapas? Favorites include a small, room-temperature omelet, Spanish olives, and a platter of Spanish cheeses and cured meat.

300

This festive cake with a molten center will warm you on a cold winter night.

What is lava cake? When you cut it into a lava cake, the warm chocolate filling pours out. It’s like a brownie with a built-in layer of hot chocolate.

300

Red, blue, yellow, purple

What is purple? Purple is a secondary color, a mix of blue and yellow. The rest are primary colors, not a mix of two or more colors.

300

Before Hollywood actors were free agents, they worked under this system.

What is the studio system? During the 1930s and 1940s, studios operated under a closed system. Directors, writers, crew, and actors were under contract, and the studios owned the distribution and theaters. The five big studios that controlled everything in Hollywood were known as “The Big 5.”

300

Mick Jagger leads this British band sensation, and they’re still performing.

Who are the Rolling Stones? Their greatest hits include “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” “Angie,” and “Paint It Black.” Jagger can still make it through his intense dance routines on stage despite being in his 80s. He follows an intense diet and workout schedule for six weeks before a tour and travels with a cardiologist just in case.

300

Famous for the Tube, this English-speaking capital was the first to open an underground railway.

What is London? The first section of the Metropolitan Railway opened in January 1863.

300

Dim sum comes from this country.

What is China? Dumplings are high on the list of dim sum, along with stuffed buns, ribs, and miniature custard tarts.

400

These chunky, creamy stews often contain corn or seafood and take off the winter chill.

What are chowders? Seafood chowders are the most prevalent versions, but turkey is another option.

400

Blackberries, plums, cherries, peaches

What are blackberries? All the fruits except blackberries have a stone in the center.

400

The Golden Age of Hollywood began in this decade.

What is the 1930s? It ran through the early 1960s.

400

This duo recorded hits including “Scarborough Fair,” “The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy),” and “I Am a Rock.”

Who are Simon & Garfunkel? In 1953, they met in sixth grade when they performed together in the school play Alice in Wonderland.

400

If you were born on New Year’s Day, you fall under this astrological sun sign.

What is Capricorn? It gets its name from Capricornus, the half-goat, half-fish constellation in the southern sky. Horoscope.com defines those born under the sign of Capricorn as “smart, hardworking, and fully in control of their destiny.”

400

If you’re eating escargot, goat cheese rolled in ham, and smothered brie bites, you are in this country.

What is France? You’ll also see oysters on the half shell, salmon canapés, and skewers of melon, ham, and cheese.

500

These white winter vegetables resemble carrots, and they’re also root vegetables.

What are parsnips? Parsnips are spicier and sweeter than carrots and have a hint of licorice. When shopping for parsnips, look for small parsnips. They can be cooked using any cooking method and can also be eaten raw.

500

Love, ad-in, ad-out, bogey

What is bogey? It is a golf term; the rest are tennis terms.

500

This was erected in 1923 to promote real estate in the city.

What is the Hollywood sign? The Hollywood sign was originally the Hollywoodland sign.

500

This American “aeronautic” group’s greatest hits include “Somebody to Love,” “White Rabbit,” and “Watch Her Ride.”

Who are Jefferson Airplane? The most memorable name from the group is Grace Slick, a one-time model. In 2016, the band received the Grammy’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

500

Name January’s small, white birth flower that sounds like it would be growing in January.

What is a snowdrop? Peak season is the end of January, but some varieties bloom in late fall or early spring. The other January birth flower is the carnation.

500

People of this country enjoy sushi, edamame, and sashimi.

What is Japan? Sashimi is raw seafood, edamame are soybeans in the pod, and sushi is sticky rice with raw or cooked seafood rolled in seaweed.