Winter
When bears sleep during the winter, what is it called?
Hibernation
What type of cookie is used to build small houses decorated with frosting and candy?
Gingerbread
What is the traditional flavor of icing used on gingerbread houses?
Vanilla
What Christmas decoration was originally made from silver?
Tinsel
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6
What injury is caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues?
Frostbite
What holiday beverage is made from milk, sugar, and eggs?
Eggnog
Which spice, besides ginger, is essential in a gingerbread recipe?
: Approximately 1.3 billion of these are sent each year in the United States during Christmas. What are they?
Christmas Cards
What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?
Coke-Cola
What occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce it, leading to dangerously low body temperature?
Hypothermia
What candy, which first appeared in 1670, is often used to decorate Christmas trees?
Candy Canes
How long does icing typically take to harden on a gingerbread house?
A. 20 Minutes
B. 40 minutes
C. 1 hour - CORRECT
D. 2 hours
Three of Santa’s reindeer’s names begin with the letter “D.” What are those names?
*100 points Each*
1. Dasher
2. Donner
3. Dancer
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
What animal famously predicts the length of winter every February?
groundhog
What bird is the most popular traditional Christmas choice to eat in America?
Turkey
Why is gingerbread called "bread"?
A. It was originally soft like a bread - correct
B. It has yeast in it like bread
C. It takes the same amount of time to bake as bread
D. From a Movie "Hansel & Gretal"
Which country did eggnog come from?
A. Canada
B. England
C. China
D. United States
What meal do people in Japan traditionally eat on Christmas?
A. McDonalds
B. Kentucky Fried Chicken
C. Ham
D. Turkey
What large mammals are excellent swimmers and can swim for several hours in icy waters?
Polar Bears
What treat results when butterscotch has been cooked for a long period of time?
Toffee
Where did Gingerbread houses originate from?
A. USA
B. Canada
C. Germany
D. Australia
What was Frosty the Snowman’s nose made out of?
A Button
What popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells