Winter
What date does winter officially begin in Canada each year?
December 21st
What food is often called “the breakfast of champions”?
Cereal
Which 1950s hit begins with the famous line, “A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop, a-lop-bam-boom!”?
“Tutti Frutti” – Little Richard
What red-and-white plant is commonly used as a holiday decoration?
Poinsettia
In what movie does Robert De Niro say, “You talkin’ to me?”
Taxi Driver
What is the shortest day of the year called?
The Winter Solstice
What food is sometimes called “the staff of life”?
Bread
Which famous singer was known as “The Big O”?
Roy Orbison
What traditional drink is often served during the holidays and is made with milk, eggs, and spices?
Eggnog
What do you call a group of porcupines?
A prickle
What’s the name of the popular winter festival in Quebec City featuring ice sculptures?
Winter Carnival (Carnaval de Québec)
What fruit is known as “the king of fruits”?
Mango
Who was the lead singer of The Supremes in the 1960s?
Diana Ross
What is the Jewish holiday that usually occurs in December and lasts eight days?
Hanukkah
Which soft drink once contained cocaine as one of its original ingredients?
Coca-Cola
What bird is commonly associated with winter in Canada and appears on Christmas cards?
Cardinal
Which country is the world’s largest producer of olive oil?
Spain
Which artist recorded the original version of “The Twist”?
Hank Ballard (Chubby Checker made it famous)
What holiday figure is known for filling children’s shoes with treats on December 6th in many European countries?
St. Nicholas
What color is a giraffe’s tongue?
Black or Dark Purple
What vitamin do we get less of in winter because of reduced sunlight?
Vitamin D
What is the Italian dish made from raw beef or fish sliced very thinly?
Carpaccio
Who originally sang “Blue Suede Shoes” before Elvis made it even more famous?
Carl Perkins
In what country did the tradition of the Christmas tree begin?
Germany
What was the first vegetable ever to be grown in space?
The potato
What country is credited with inventing the modern ski?
Norway
Worcestershire sauce traditionally contains what small fish?
Anchovies
What was the name of The Rolling Stones’ first No. 1 hit in North America?
"(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"
In Mexico, what traditional Christmas celebration includes a reenactment of Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter?
Las Posadas
Which number does every Major League Baseball player wear on April 15?
42