Winter Holiday Trivia
Winter holiday that involves decorating a tree with colorful lights and ornaments.
Christmas
Term for the fluffy, feathery ice crystals that form the soft, white snow.
Snowflakes
Winter sport involving racing down a mountain on a single board attached to the rider's feet?
Snowboarding
What is the name of the famous reindeer who leads Santa’s sleigh?
Rudolph
Holiday is celebrated by lighting a menorah for eight nights.
Hanukkah
The temperature at which water freezes, creating ice and snow.
32°F (0°C)
What is the name of the sport where athletes perform jumps, spins, and other moves on ice skates?
Figure Skating
What is the most common winter illness caused by a virus, often resulting in fever, chills, and body aches?
The Flu
Name of the celebration observed by African American communities from December 26th to January 1st.
Kwanzaa
What is the term for a storm with heavy snow, strong winds, and very low visibility.
Blizzard
In what sport do athletes slide stones across a sheet of ice towards a target area segmented into four concentric circles?
Curling
What popular winter drink is made with milk, cream, sugar, whipped egg whites, and egg yolks?
Eggnog
In which country did the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree originate?
Germany
Name of the icy precipitation that forms when raindrops freeze before hitting the ground.
Sleet
Which winter sport requires participants to ski down a slope and jump off a ramp to achieve the longest distance?
Ski jumping
Which famous winter ballet tells the story of a young girl and her adventures in a magical world?
The Nutcracker
Fruit traditionally placed in Christmas stockings.
Orange
Phenomenon when light refracts through ice crystals in the atmosphere, creating a ring around the sun or moon.
Halo
Which winter sport involves riding a sled down a frozen track, lying face up and feet first?
Luge
In what movie does a boy named Kevin get left behind and must protect his home from burglars during Christmas?