Snow and ice
Kids like to make these by scooping snow with their hands and pressing it together.
What is a snowball?
During Harry Potter's first year at Hogwarts, he received this as a Christmas gift from Professor Dumbledore.
What is the Invisibility Cloak?
This movie character loves warm hugs.
Who is Olaf?
In Chinese, "Sheng dan lao ren" means this.
What is Santa Claus?
This hot drink is made with chocolate and milk or water, and it is called "chocolate tea" in Nigeria.
What is "hot chocolate"?
This kind of sculpture is usually made starting with three large snowballs.
What is a snowman?
Harry Potter got this in a Wizard Cracker during his first Christmas feast at Hogwarts.
What is a Wizard's Chess Set?
This storybook character says "you can't catch me!"
Who is the Gingerbread Man?
For nice children, Santa gives them gifts. For naughty children, Santa gives them this instead.
What is coal (a kind of dirty black rock)?
This candy has red and white stripes and is peppermint-flavored.
What is a candy cane?
This kind of ice has a spike shape. It forms from dripping or falling water that freezes.
What is an icicle?
During their second year, Harry, Ron and Hermione all stayed at Hogwarts over the holidays to brew and use this potion.
What is Polyjuice Potion?
When it was too foggy to see on Christmas Eve, Santa asked this friend for help.
Who is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
The Hanukkah menorah has this many candles.
What is nine?
This drink is made with milk, cream, sugar, and eggs.
What is egg nog?
This kind of ice can form on driveways, sidewalks, and roads. The ice looks dark but it is actually clear (you can see through it).
What is black ice?
During Harry Potter's third year at Hogwarts, he received this as a Christmas present from his godfather.
What is a Firebolt (the broomstick)?
This make-believe snowman is brought to life by a magical silk hat that a group of children find and place on his head.
Who is Frosty the Snowman?
This celebration of African-American culture takes place between December 26 and January 1.
What is Kwanzaa?
This Italian sweet bread looks like a dome and contains candied fruits and raisins.
What is panettone?
The tallest snowperson ever made is about this tall: (A) 6 feet, (B) 20 feet (about the height of a two-story house), (C) 120 feet (about the length of a space shuttle orbiter), (D) 1000 feet (about the height of the Eiffel Tower).
What is (C) 120 feet? The snow woman was built in Maine in February 2008.
In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, a Yule Ball was held on Christmas Day and it is related to this tournament.
What is the Tri-Wizard Tournament?
This character stole Christmas. (Oh no!)
Who is the Grinch?
This Iranian festival is celebrated on the longest and darkest day of the year. Families eat, drink, and read poetry together.
What is Yalda Night?
This food is so popular in Japan during Christmas that it can be ordered two months ahead of time.
What is Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)?