Holidays Around The World
Which fruit is often found in Christmas stockings?
orange
Who is the main character in 'Home Alone'?
Kevin Mccallister
What is the coldest continent on Earth?
Antarctica
What do people traditionally hang on a Christmas tree?
Ornaments
What shape are snowflakes?
Hexagonal
What is the traditional color scheme for Christmas decorations? (3 colors)
Red, green, and gold.
In 'Elf', what is Buddy's favorite food group?
Candy
What is the chemical formula for snow?
H2O
What do people traditionally hang above doors during Christmas for good luck?
Mistletoe
What is the term for a sudden slide of snow down a slope?
Avalanche
What is the name of the Hindu festival celebrated in winter that involves lights?
Diwali
In Frosty the Snowman, what brings Frosty to life?
Why does ice float?
Is Ice less dense or denser than water?
Ice floats because it is less dense than water.
What do people exchange during Kwanzaa?
Gifts
What is the term for snow that melts and refreezes into ice on roads?
Black Ice
Which country has the tradition of eating 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve?
Spain
Which movie features a train ticket punched with the word 'Believe'?
Polar Express
Avalanches can travel up to ______ miles per hour.
80 miles per hour
What do families often build together during Christmas?
Gingerbread Houses
What is the term for heavy snow and strong winds reducing visibility?
Blizzard
In which country do people hide brooms on Christmas Eve to keep witches away?
Norway
In 'The Grinch', what is the name of the Grinch's dog?
Max
What color is snow?
What do people hide in a Christmas pudding in the UK?
A coin
What is sleet?
Frozen rain