Christmas
What is the name of the famous Christmas ballet?
The Nutcracker
In Spain, what fruit do people eat 12 of when midnight strikes?
Grapes
What year did Texas join the United States?
1845. It became the 28th state.
Where was the first Winter Olympics held?
Chamonix, France
What is the only planet in our solar system to rotate clockwise on its axis?
Venus
What do many people in Japan eat for their Christmas meal?
KFC
In what country is it a tradition to jump off a chair at midnight on New Year’s Eve to avoid having bad luck in the new year?
Denmark
What is the name of Texas’s highest peak?
Guadalupe Peak, standing at 8,751 feet.
Which state has the most ski resorts?
New York
How many states does the Appalachian Trail cross?
14
Which two of Santa’s reindeer names come from weather phenomena?
Donner (thunder) and Blitzen (lightning)
In Greece, what object is baked into a New Year’s cake to bring good luck?
A Coin
What Texas city is nicknamed “Cowtown”?
Fort Worth
How many sides does a snowflake have?
Six
What is the only food that can never go bad?
Honey
Before turkey was common, what meat was often served at Christmas in England?
Goose or Boar's Head
How much does the Times Square ball weigh?
11,875 pounds
What year was oil discovered at Spindletop?
1901. It marked the start of the Texas oil boom.
What is the snowiest city in the world?
Aomori City in Japan
When was Earth Day first celebrated?
1970
What Christmas decoration was initially made from strands of silver?
Tinsel
What are the triangles on the Times Square ball made of?
Waterford crystals
Which national park in Texas is known for its desert landscape?
Big Bend National Park
Which US President was a big fan of hot chocolate?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was the first “American Idol” winner
Kelly Clarkson