Handsel ____"Ruby ___"___ schoolPalm ___"___ Bloody ___""Rainy Days and ____"Good ___"His Girl ___""___ with Morrie"Shrove ___"Thank God It's ___""Manic ___"
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Manic ___"
Answer: Monday
"Manic Monday" is one of the most popular hits of the pop rock band The Bangles. The song was written by the famous American singer and songwriter Prince using the pseudonym Christopher. He took this name from a character he essayed in the film "Under the Cherry Moon".
2. "___ with Morrie"
Answer: Tuesday
"Tuesdays with Morrie" is a memoir by Mitch Albom. It recounts Albom's visits with his former sociology professor, Morrie Schwartz, in the latter's last days. Morrie had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and the book recounts words of wisdom and kindness that the professor passed along to his former student.
3. "Ruby ___"
Answer: Tuesday
"Ruby Tuesday" was a number one hit for The Rolling Stones in the United States. According to the band's guitarist Keith Richards, the words refer to his then girlfriend, Linda Keith. Cover versions of the song were released by other artists like Julian Lennon and Rod Stewart. The song also inspired the name of a restaurant chain in the US.
4. "Thank God It's ___"
Answer: Friday
"Thank God It's Friday" is a common term expressing relief at the start of the weekend. The expression has been used as the title of a 1978 film based on the disco culture. It is also the title of a song by R. Kelly. "T.G.I. Fridays", deriving from the same expression, is the name of a restaurant chain in the US.
5. Shrove ___
Answer: Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday is celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday per Christian traditions. It is also known as Pancake Day. Ash Wednesday marks the start of the 40 day Lenten period - a time of fasting and penitence. Shrove Tuesday is the last day of indulgence till Easter is celebrated.
6. Good ___
Answer: Friday
In most Christian traditions, the day that Jesus was crucified is commemorated as Good Friday. It is a day of prayer and reflection. Two days later, Easter Sunday is celebrated acknowledging Jesus has risen from the dead as He promised to his disciples. This marks the end of the Lenten period that began on Ash Wednesday.
7. "Rainy Days and ____"
Answer: Monday
The song "Rainy Days and Mondays" featured on The Carpenters self-titled album released in 1971. It was written by Paul Williams and Roger Nichols. The duo also wrote The Carpenters' other hit, "We've Only Just Begun".
The Carpenters were a sibling duo - Richard and Karen Carpenter. They had a successful music career spanning 14 years until Karen's untimely death due to heart failure resulting from anorexia.
8. "His Girl ___"
Answer: Friday
"His Girl Friday" was a 1940 film starring Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell in the lead roles. Grant plays a newspaper editor named Walter Burns while Russell essayed the role of his star reporter and also ex-wife Hildy Johnson. Burns convinces Johnson to work on one last story together, hoping to use the time to win her back. The film was an adaptation of the play named "The Front Page".
9. Palm ___
Answer: Sunday
In Christian traditions, Palm Sunday is celebrated on the Sunday before Easter. It commemorates the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. People greeted him with shouts of "Hosanna!" while waving palm fronds in the air, giving this day its name.
10. ___ school
Answer: Sunday
In many Christian denominations, Sunday school is held to teach children about the Bible and other aspects of the faith. This is usually preceded or followed by a church service tailored specifically for the children. While it is mostly optional for parents to send their children for this activity, there are some instances when it may be mandatory like preparing for the sacrament of Communion.
11. "___ Bloody ___"
Answer: Sunday
"Sunday Bloody Sunday" is a famous song by the Irish rock band U2. It is considered one of their signature songs. The song is based on the historical event of "Bloody Sunday" which occurred on 30 January 1972. During a period spanning 30 years from the 1960s to 1990s, Northern Ireland experienced significant conflict known as "The Troubles". On "Bloody Sunday" a protest march in Derry turned into a massacre when British soldiers opened fire resulting in the death of unarmed civilians.
12. Handsel ____
Answer: Monday
Handsel Monday is observed in Scotland. It refers to the first Monday of the year. "Handsel" is derived from the old Saxon language and means "to give to the hand". On this day, people give gifts to each other as a token of good luck for the new year.
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