Christmas Features
A creature like a small person with pointed ears, who has magic powers. He's Santa's helper.
Elf
"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas ..."
Everywhere you go
Is is true, that there aren't two identical snowflakes?
No. In 1988, a scientist found two identical snow crystals. They came from a storm in Wisconsin.
You put them on your hands and they have wholes for your finger.
Gloves
This year Brainster is going to celebrate ... Christmas
the 3rd
It is a vehicle that slides over snow and is pulled by reindeer.
Sleigh
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer ..."
Had a very shiny nose
Does snow have a colour?
No. Snow, like the ice particles it’s made up of, is actually colorless. It’s translucent, which means that light does not pass through it easily (like it would transparent glass), but is rather reflected. It’s the light reflected off a snowflake’s faceted surface that creates its white appearance.
You wrap it around your neck.
Scarf
How many teachers work at Brainster?
17
You hang it on door as a decoration at Christmas.
Wreath
"Oh the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go ..."
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
How much percentage of of fresh water on Earth is frozen as ice or snow?
80%. This accounts for 12% of the earth's surface.
They're made out of two boards and you use them to slide from the hill
Skis
How old is going to be Brainster this upcoming summer?
2
It's a sweet soft biscuit in the shape of a person.
Gingerbread
"I'm dreaming of a white Christmas ..."
Just like the ones I used to know
How many different forms of snowflakes there are?
There are at least 35 different classifications of snowflake forms.
You wear them to cover your eyes while skiing or snowboarding
Goggles
Which teachers work the longest at Brainster?
Agnė, Julija, Goda
It is a plant with small shiny white berries that is often used as a decoration. There's a tradition of kissing under it.
Mistletoe
"You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you why ..."
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Can it be too cold to snow?
No. Heavy snowfall is more likely to occur when there is relatively warm air near the ground — -9 degrees Celcius, though it can occur at any temperature as long as there is some source of moisture and a way to lift or cool the air.
It's a red hot beverage usually made with various spices
Glühwein / Mulled wine
What is the newest language you can be learning at Brainster?
German