You Better Watch Out! Seasonal Fun Facts
These cookies, often shaped like people, are decorated with icing during the holidays.
What are gingerbread cookies?
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, his heart famously grows this many sizes.
What is three?
This warm beverage is a winter favorite for staying cozy and is loved by children and adults alike.
What is hot cocoa?
Each New Year’s Eve, crowds gather in this New York City area to watch the ball drop at midnight.
What is Times Square?
Native to Mexico and often called the “Christmas Flower,” this plant is known for its bright red and green leaves.
What is the poinsettia?
In The Polar Express, the boy receives this gift from Santa as “the first gift of Christmas.”
What is a silver bell?
To prevent seasonal illness, experts recommend washing these frequently.
What are your hands?
Often set in January, these personal commitments aim to spark positive change in areas like fitness, nutrition, or mindfulness.
What are New Year’s resolutions?
In Home Alone, Kevin defends his house from these two bumbling burglars.
Who are Harry and Marv?
Even in chilly weather, a brief walk in winter sunlight can kickstart your body’s production of this essential vitamin that supports bone health and mood.
What is Vitamin D?
On New Year’s Day, many people eat these two foods, one symbolizing wealth, the other prosperity, for good luck in the year ahead.
What are black-eyed peas and collard greens?
In It’s a Wonderful Life, every time a bell rings, this happens.
What is an angel getting his/her wings?
Even in cold weather, staying healthy means remembering to do this regularly, since dry air and indoor heating can increase dehydration.
What is drinking water?
In Elf, Buddy shouts this excited line when he spots Santa at Gimbels.
What is “Santa! I know him!”
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The moderator will read this question aloud.
What is the Winter Solstice?
In A Charlie Brown Christmas, the lights dim, and this character recites the Christmas story.
Who is Linus?
Sometimes called the “winter blues,” this condition can affect mood and energy levels in colder months.
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD?
Though now a Christmas classic, this popular holiday song was originally written for Thanksgiving.
What is Jingle Bells?