Christmas Trivia
Which holiday is celebrated on December 25th in many countries around the world?
Christmas
What is the term for water that falls from the sky as frozen crystals?
Snow
Which sport is played on ice with sticks and a puck?
Ice Hockey
What is a “New Year’s resolution”?
A promise to change or improve something in the coming year
In many English-speaking countries, what special meal is traditionally eaten on Christmas Day?
Christmas dinner (often roast turkey)
What traditional Christmas decoration is usually placed at the top of a Christmas tree?
A star or an angel
What do we call the first day of winter, usually around December 21st?
The winter solstice
What winter sport combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting?
Biathlon
In many countries, people make noise at midnight on New Year’s Eve to scare away evil spirits. What is this tradition commonly called?
Making a ruckus / Noisemaking / Fireworks tradition
Which Christmas song includes the line “You better watch out, you better not cry”?
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
Which famous story by Charles Dickens is about a man who learns the true meaning of Christmas?
A Christmas Carol
What is the name for animals entering a long period of deep sleep during winter?
Hibernation
At which international sporting event are winter sports like bobsleigh and figure skating competed?
The Winter Olympic Games
What famous event drops a large ball in New York City every New Year’s Eve?
The Times Square Ball Drop
Which Christmas song famously asks the question “Do you see what I see?”
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Which English Christmas tradition involves pulling a decorated paper tube that makes a snapping sound?
A Christmas cracker
What natural phenomenon causes days to be shortest in winter?
The tilt of the Earth’s axis
Which country has won the most medals in the history of the Winter Olympics?
Norway
Which calendar system is most commonly used to determine New Year’s Day worldwide?
The Gregorian calendar
Which European country is credited with popularizing the tradition of the Christmas tree in homes during the 16th century, and later influenced Victorian England to adopt it widely?
Germany
In which century did Christmas become an official public holiday in England?
The 17th century
Which psychological condition is linked to reduced daylight in winter and can cause depression?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Which winter sport includes the discipline known as the “free skate”, was fundamentally transformed by the introduction of the International Judging System after the 2002 Winter Olympics, and previously relied on a scoring method based on “perfect 6.0”?
Figure Skating
Which country celebrates New Year with the tradition of eating 12 grapes at midnight?
Spain
Which Christmas song, first recorded in 1942, is one of the best-selling singles of all time?
White Christmas