Winter Wonders
How long does winter last on Uranus?
What is 21 years.
This fruitcake ingredient was once so expensive it was called “black gold.”
What is vanilla?
This 1946 film was originally a box-office flop but became a holiday classic after TV syndication.
What is It’s a Wonderful Life?
This Bing Crosby song is the best-selling single of all time.
What is White Christmas?
In Iceland, children await gift from these 13 mischievous figures.
What are the Yule Lads?
Which is warmer - the North Pole or the South Pole?
What is the North Pole.
Eggnog originated in this country during the 13th century.
What is England?
In Home Alone, the pizza delivery bill totals this amount—before Kevin tips.
What is $12.00?
“Carol of the Bells” originated in this Eastern European country.
What is Ukraine?
In Mexico, this nine-day celebration reenacts Mary and Joseph's journey.
What is Las Posadas?
The coldest recorded temperature on Earth occurred in this country.
What is Antarctica (accept Vostok Station)?
Panettone, a sweet bread, comes from this Italian city.
What is Milan?
Name the actor who played Kris Kringle in the original Miracle on 34th Street (1947).
Who is Edmund Gwenn?
The song “Jingle Bells” was originally written for this holiday—not Christmas.
What is Thanksgiving?
In Ukraine, Christmas trees are often decorated with these symbolic ornaments.
What are spider webs?
What is the snowiest city on earth?
What is Aomori City in northern Japan - about 26 feet, of snow on average.
The Scandinavian drink made from potatoes and flavored with caraway seeds.
What is Aquavit?
In Elf, Buddy eats spaghetti topped with these four sweet items.
What are marshmallows, chocolate syrup, candy, and maple syrup?
Name the year Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” first hit #1 on Billboard Hot 100.
What is 2019?
In Norway, people hide this household item to keep witches away.
What are brooms?
This rare winter phenomenon occurs when snow falls through a layer of warm air and refreezes before hitting the ground.
What is sleet?
This spice blend in mulled wine often includes cloves, cinnamon, and this third ingredient.
What is star anise?
This 1983 film features a leg lamp and the line “You’ll shoot your eye out!”
What is A Christmas Story?
This carol’s lyrics were first published in 1719 by Isaac Watts.
What is Joy to the World?
In Ethiopia, Christmas is celebrated on January 7 because they follow this calendar.
What is the Julian calendar?