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New Year's Day Brunch Riddles (Mimosas & Mind Benders)

Serve brunch with brain food using New Year's Day riddles about fresh starts, waffles, and sleepy celebrations. Perfect for family mornings or friend meetups.

🥂 Sleepy-eyed guests? Wake them up with New Year's Day brunch riddles while the coffee brews and the waffle iron hums.


🧇 Brunch Riddles (With Answers)

Golden and stacked with syrup to pour, I kick off the year with a sweet, fluffy score. What am I?

Served in a flute with bubbles that cheer, I toast to new beginnings at the start of the year. What am I?

I’m the quiet housemate on January one, letting everyone sleep after midnight fun. What am I?

I’m scribbled on napkins between bites and tea, promises and plans for who you’ll be. What am I?

I hold berries and cream in a bowl that’s chilled. I taste like a promise soon to be fulfilled. What am I?

I shine through curtains, a bright first hello. I wake up the party with a warm golden glow. What am I?

I’m a game on the table, laughter in play, guessing and cheering on New Year’s Day. What am I?

I’m brewed fresh and strong, poured mug after mug, fueling resolutions with caffeine and a hug. What am I?

I’m the cozy seat, blanket and all, where pajamas are welcome and slippers don’t fall. What am I?

I’m the calendar page that opens the show, ready for doodles and plans in a tidy row. What am I?


Print these for placemats or text them to the group chat so everyone arrives ready to play (and eat).

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