Biblical Literacy
This book of the Bible contains the account of Jesus’ birth most commonly read on Christmas Eve.
“Joy to the world, the Lord is come; let earth receive her King.”
Joy to the World
A one of a kind intersection designed transporting Yoopers across the Portage Lake Lift Bridge and beyond.
Yooper Loop
This Christmas custom involves singing songs door-to-door to spread holiday cheer.
Caroling
This six-sided shape is common to all snowflakes due to the molecular structure of frozen water.
Hexagon
According to Luke 2, this group of people was visited by angels announcing the birth of Christ.
The shepherds
“O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.”
O Come, All Ye Faithful
This type of snow, caused by cold air passing over Lake Superior, is responsible for the U.P.’s heavy winter snowfall.
Lake-effect snow
This festive plant with red leaves is commonly displayed in homes and churches during the Christmas season.
A poinsettia
Snow can act as insulation for the ground because it traps this within its layers.
Air
This Old Testament prophet foretold that a virgin would give birth to a child called Immanuel.
Isaiah
"For Christ is born of Mary;
and, gathered all above,
while mortals sleep, the angels keep
their watch of wond'ring love."
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Lake Superior reaches its coldest surface water temperatures during this winter month, on average.
February
Originating in Germany, this Christmas tradition involves lighting candles or opening doors to count down the days until Christmas.
Advent Calendar
Snowflakes begin forming around tiny particles in the atmosphere called these.
Ice nuclei (or dust particles)
This title given to Jesus at His birth means “God with us” and appears in both Isaiah and Matthew.
Immanuel
'Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; hail the incarnate Deity.”
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes by this measurement.
Surface Area
In many European countries, this baked loaf or cake is traditionally eaten during Christmas celebrations.
Fruitcake
What is freezing point?
32°F or 0°C
This prophet foretold that a ruler would come from Bethlehem Ephrathah, a prophecy cited by the chief priests when Herod inquired about the Messiah’s birthplace.
Micah
"A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn;"
O Holy Night
Around 390.4 inches in 1978–1979
This medieval Christmas tradition involved a decorated log ceremonially burned over twelve days, with its ashes believed to bring protection and good fortune in the coming year.
Yule log
This natural process causes snowbanks to shrink even when temperatures stay below freezing.
Sublimation