January

Which Roman God is January named after?

• Janus

• 
  Juventas

• Jupiter

• Juno

Answer explanation

January is named after Janus, the Roman God of beginnings, gates, doorways and passages.

What is the birthstone for January?

• Garnet

• 
  Pearl

• Tanzanite

• Diamond

Answer explanation

Garnets are commonly red but also come in lots of different beautiful colours, like orange, yellow, purple and green.

In what year did Julius Caesar make January 1st the official start of the new year?

• 45 BC

• 450 BC

• 450 AD

• 45 AD

Answer explanation

January 1st became the official start of the new year in 45 BC when Julius Caesar introduced the Julian Calendar!

In which hemisphere do you experience summer during January?

• Southern Hemisphere

• They're both in summer

• 
  Northern Hemisphere

• Neither, they're both in winter

Answer explanation

Countries like Australia will never experience a white Christmas, as it's always summer during Christmas time.

What are the TWO zodiac signs for January?

• Aquarius & Capricorn

• Capricorn & Aries

• Sagittarius & Capricorn

• Aquarius & Aries

Answer explanation

Capricorns have their birthdays from December 22nd to January 19th and Aquarius' have their birthdays from January 20th to February 18th.

Which Scottish poet is celebrated on the 25th of January?

• Robert Burns

• Maya Angelou

• William Shakespeare

• Carol Ann Duffy

Answer explanation

Burns Night celebrates the Scottish poet, Robert Burns.

Which Spanish tradition is believed to bring good luck when done at midnight on New Years Eve?

• Eating 12 grapes at midnight

• Doing a silly dance

• 
  Spinning round in a circle and touching the floor

• Giving every person in your family a high-five

Answer explanation

Eating 12 grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve is a Spanish tradition believed to bring good luck.

What are the TWO flowers of January?

• Carnations & Snowdrops

• Roses & Bluebells

• Carnations & Roses

• Bluebells & Snowdrops

Answer explanation

Carnations and snowdrops are two of the very few flowers that thrive in winter!

Which type of pasta has it's own day in January?

• Spaghetti

• 
  Rigatoni

• Tagliatelle

• Penne

Answer explanation

On January 4th it's National Spaghetti Day; what a delicious way to start the new year!

Which famous singer had their birthday on the 8th January?

• Elvis Presley

• Freddie Mercury

• John Lennon

• David Bowie

Answer explanation

Known as the 'King of Rock and Roll', Elvis was thought to be one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century!