'tis the Season
These frozen crystals always have six sides, even though no two look the same.
What are snowflakes?
Arctic foxes change to this color in winter to improve camouflage.
What is white?
The modern winter vacation schedule developed largely because of this institution.
What is school?
The tradition of making these year-end promises of self-improvement dates back at least as far as the ancient Romans (and possibly to the ancient Babylonians!)
What are New Year's resolutions?
This winter song was originally written as a Thanksgiving tune before becoming more widely seasonal.
What is Jingle Bells?
These frozen formations grows when dripping water repeatedly freezes.
What are icicles?
This animal behavior allows some species to conserve energy during winter.
What is hibernation?
Fireworks were invented in this country and later became part of New Year celebrations.
What is China?
This mode of locomotion was originally a way to get across frozen lakes.
What is ice skating?
This animated film features a snowman named Olaf and focuses heavily on ice and winter themes.
What is Frozen?
This substance is spread on icy roads to lower water’s freezing point.
What is salt?
Polar bears stay warm largely because of this thick layer beneath their skin.
What is blubber?
The most famous New Year's Eve celebration takes place in this New York City location.
What is Times Square?
This holiday ballet is famous for its sugarplum fairy.
What is the Nutcracker?
In the song of the same name, what is it that the halls are decked with?
What are boughs of holly?
This day (usually on December 21st) marks the shortest day of the year.
What is the winter equinox?
These animals associated with the holiday season can see ultraviolet light to help find food in snow.
What are reindeer?
Stemming from ancient Celtic, Norse, and Victorian customs, two people traditionally kiss when caught together under this plant.
What is mistletoe?
Building these structures during the holiday season originated from old European fairy tales.
What are gingerbread houses?
This 1990 movie about two burglars is set during winter and became a seasonal favorite despite not being about any particular holiday.
What is Home Alone?
This phase change happens when ice turns directly into water vapor without melting.
What is sublimation?
Many insects survive winter by entering this state of suspended development.
What is diapause?
Because it contains the compound myristicin, this spice, often sprinkled on top of eggnog or baked into pumpkin pie, can produce hallucinations when consumed in large quantities.
What is nutmeg?
The tradition of burning a Yule log during the shortest days of the year originated as a way to honor this Norse god in hopes of ensuring a good harvest and protecting houses from lightning.
Who is Thor?
This song’s lyrics describe building a snowman named Parson Brown.
What is Winter Wonderland?