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FRST
FROST
The U.S. territory that combines American Thanksgiving with Spanish and Indigenous traditions is which island?
Puerto Rico
Which song asks the question “Do you hear what I hear?”
“Do You Hear What I Hear?”
What gas is responsible for the bubbles in sparkling holiday drinks like champagne?
Carbon dioxide.
Who sings the Christmas hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You”?
Mariah Carey
What capital lights a massive Menorah near the White House every Hanukkah?
Washington, D.C., USA
This iconic cartoon character lives in a pineapple under the sea.
Who is SpongeBob SquarePants?
What is the tallest animal in the world?
The giraffe
What is the name of the green character who steals Christmas in Dr. Seuss’s classic cartoon?
The Grinch
SNWFLK
SNOWFLAKE
In what month does the Winter Olympics usually take place?
February
What song warns “You better watch out, you better not cry”?
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town”
What is the densest layer of the Earth?
Core
In the movie Planes, Trains and Automobiles, what is the main character trying to do?
Get home in time for Thanksgiving
The capital of Argentina, known for its tango music and dance, is what city?
What is Buenos Aires?
The currency of Japan.
Yen
Which reptile is known for shedding its skin as it grows?
Snakes
In Frosty the Snowman, what brings Frosty to life?
A magic hat
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SNOW ANGEL
Which country celebrates Erntedankfest, a harvest thanksgiving festival with parades, music, and church services?
Germany
What song includes the lyric “I don’t want a lot for Christmas…”?
“All I Want for Christmas Is You”
What state of matter is snow?
Solid (frozen water/ice).
In the movie Addams Family Values, which character gives an iconic anti-colonial Thanksgiving speech?
Wednesday Addams
Which capital city’s residents celebrate Diwali with huge fireworks and light displays each fall?
New Delhi, India
The famous detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Who is Sherlock Holmes?
What animal changes color to blend into its environment?
The chameleon
In The Simpsons first Christmas special, what job does Homer take to make extra money?
Mall Santa
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HOT COCOA
What holiday is celebrated on December 26th in many Commonwealth countries?
Boxing Day
What Jewish holiday song celebrates the festival of lights?
“Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah”
What is the scientific name for a snowflake?
A snow crystal.
What animated turkey movie stars Owen Wilson, Woody Harrelson, and Amy Poehler?
Free Bird
In what capital do people jump into freezing water on New Year’s Day during the Polar Bear Plunge?
Ottawa, Canada
What is the only continent without native bees?
Antarctica
Which bird is known for being flightless and the fastest on land?
The ostrich
In the animated movie The Polar Express, what item does the boy receive as the first gift of Christmas?
A bell from Santa’s sleigh
WNTRLYMPCS
WINTER OLYMPICS
In what Scandinavian country did the tradition of Yule Logs originate?
Sweden
“Do You Hear What I Hear?”
David Bowie and Bing Crosby
What natural phenomenon causes the Northern Lights, often seen during winter?
Solar particles colliding with Earth’s magnetic field and atmosphere.
In A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, what unusual meal does Charlie Brown serve?
Popcorn, toast, pretzels, and jellybeans
Where is the Christmas tradition of fireworks and lanterns during Las Posadas widely celebrated?
Mexico City, Mexico
What marine creature has three hearts and blue blood?
The octopus
What mammal is known to have the most powerful bite?
The hippopotamus
Which holiday special features the song “Christmastime Is Here”?
A Charlie Brown Christmas