Winter 1
Which zodiac sign runs from November 22 to December 21?
Sagittarius
True or false. The Earth is closer to the sun in our winter than in summer?
True
What sets up the possibility of an avalanche?
A. A snow drift
B. A snow pack
C. A snow slab
C. A snow slab
What did the other reindeer not let Rudolph do because of his shiny red nose?
Join in any reindeer games
According to the English lyrics of 'The Dreidel Song' which children sing at Hanukkah, out of what material is a dreidel made?
Clay
True or false. No country in the Southern Hemisphere has hosted, or even been an applicant to host, the Winter Olympics?
True
How many sides do all snowflakes have?
6
In "Let It Snow" the 1945 song by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne what were the singers eating?
A. Pop Corn
The movie Miracle on 34th Street is based on a real-life department store. What is it?
Macy's
Chanukah usually starts on the 25th of Kislev, a date that varies in the Gregorian calendar. Chanukah is also commonly known as the festival of what?
Lights
The Winter Palace can be visited in which city?
Saint Petersburg
The 1924 Winter Olympics, which were the first ever, were held at a site at the foot of which mountain?
Mont Blanc (the site was Chamonix, France)
In which year was the Walt Disney film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs released?
B. 1937
In Home Alone, where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?
Paris
How many players are needed to play a game of dreidel?
2
Which fruit has a variety called 'Winter Banana'?
Apple
In television's Game of Thrones what is the name of the ancestral home of House Stark?
Winterfell
In 1976/77 which American city had the all-time high for snowfall in a single season?
B. Buffalo, New York
In the movie It’s A Wonderful Life, what happened every time a bell rang?
An angel got his wings
One of the most related items to Hanukkah are candles, since on each night of the holiday, one is lit to remember the miracle of oil that happened many years ago. Because of this, Hanukkah is often known as the festival of what?
Lights
In fiction, where is the land of talking animals and mythical creatures that one White Witch has ruled for 100 years of deep winter?
Narnia (in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe)
General Winter often refers to the winter climate of which country?
Russia (its been a contributing factor to the military failures of several invasions of Russia)
How tall was the world's largest snowman?
B. 122 feet 1 inch
Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks
To celebrate the miracle of oil, it is important to cook with plenty of it. What is the main ingredient of latkes, which are traditionally eaten on Chanukah?
Potatoes