Radical Reindeer
Reindeer antlers are made of this type of living tissue, which they shed and regrow each year
Bone
The temperature at which water freezes, which is critical for forming snow for a traditional white Christmas, is this in Celsius.
0°C
This type of soil, which stays frozen year-round, is a defining feature of the Arctic tundra.
Permafrost
The Great Fire of London occurred in this century
17th
How many minutes exactly do snowberries (powdered sugar cranberries) need to be in the oven after being dusted
4 minutes
Reindeer are also known by this other name, commonly used in Europe.
Caribou
This chemical compound gives holly berries their bright red color and is toxic to humans if ingested in large amounts.
cyanogenic glycoside
During the summer, the Arctic tundra experiences this phenomenon, where the sun doesn’t set for months.
Midnight Sun
The Magna Carta, a key document limiting the power of kings, was signed in this year.
1215
This is the exact temp needed when making homemade marshmallows
240
Reindeer milk is richer than cow’s milk in these two nutrients, which are especially helpful in the Arctic winter.
fat and protein
This type of reaction releases heat and is used in Christmas candles to produce flame.
Combustion
Arctic tundra covers areas in these two continents
North America and Eurasia
The Reign of Terror during the French Revolution was largely orchestrated by this leader.
Maximilien Robespierre
What Lorraine's meat ratio when making Christmas eve meatballs
3lbs Ground Turkey
2lbs Italian Sausage
1lb Ground Beef
Reindeer have a special adaptation in their eyes that allows them to see in this condition, which changes the color of their vision from summer to winter.
low light / darkness / ultraviolet light reflection
Mistletoe contains this compound that allows it to parasitize host trees for nutrients.
chlorophyll for photosynthesis / haustorial structures
This large predator, sometimes called the “King of the Arctic,” hunts seals near tundra coastlines.
Polar Bear
This event on October 29, 1929, triggered the Great Depression in the United States. (Nickname)
Black Tuesday
How many years have Cinnamon rolls been on the Christmas Morning Breakfast Menu
19 years
Reindeer can survive extreme Arctic cold thanks to this physiological adaptation that conserves heat in their extremities.
countercurrent heat exchange
In physics, Santa’s sleigh would need to overcome air resistance and deliver gifts to millions of homes in one night. To do so, he would need to travel at this approximate speed in miles per second.
650 miles per second
The tundra biome is classified as this type of biome due to its cold and treeless environment.
Polar Biome
The Meiji Restoration in this country marked a major modernization in the late 19th century.
Japan
From which year is the oldest ornament on the Christmas Tree?
1972