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Salt is used to help keep roadways and sidewalks from becoming slippery and frozen messes. More than 22 million tons of salt are used on roads in the United States each winter. 

What is put on roadways and sidewalks to keep them safe to use when it snows?

A) Water

B) Salt

C) Ice cream

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Skiing is a popular sport and leisure activity. Skiing was a method of transportation in the mountains of Europe before it became a sport. Nowadays around 80 countries offer some kind of ski area. 

How many countries offer some kind of ski area? 

A) 2 countries

B) 80 countries

C) 150 countries

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The song "Santa Clause is Coming to Town" was first recorded in 1934. In the song, Santa checks his list twice to find out who has been naughty and who has been nice. 

How many times did Santa check his list?

A) Zero

B) Eight

C) Twice

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While stealing a Christmas tree, the Grinch was caught in the act by Cindy Lou Who. The Grinch pretends to be Santa and tells her he is taking the tree to his workshop for repairs. 

Who does the Grinch pretend to be when he is caught taking the Christmas Tree?

A) Horton

B) The Cat in the Hat

C) Santa

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Although no snowflake looks the exact same as one another, every snowflake has six sides. Next time you see snowflakes, take a close look! 

How many sides does every snowflake have?

A) 2

B) 10

C) 6

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You can see your breath when it’s below 45 degrees Fahrenheit. When you breathe in oxygen, your exhale has water vapor, which allows you to see your breath in cold temperatures. 

What temperature must it be below in order to see your own breath?

A) Below 2 degrees

B) Below 90 degrees

C) Below 45 degrees 

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Figure skating is the oldest winter game. In the 1908 London Olympic Games, figure skating made its debut. This was 16 years before the first formal Winter Olympic games were created.  

What is the oldest winter game?

A) Hockey

B) Gymnastics

C) Figure skating 

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Jingle Bells, jingle bells

Jingles all the way

Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh! 


In "Jingle Bells," what is it fun to ride in?

A) An airplane 

B) A golf cart

C) A one-horse open sleigh

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In A Charlie Brown Christmas, Linus caught snowflakes on his tongue. He mentioned he thought they needed some sugar.

What was Linus catching on his tongue?

A) Raindrops

B) Cookies

C) Snowflakes


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Even though giving Holiday gifts and cards are super popular today, it wasn't until 1915 that Hallmark introduced the first Christmas card.  

When did Hallmark introduce the first Christmas card?

A) 1915

B) 2021

C) 1997

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Alaska is the coldest state in the United States. The coldest temperature ever recorded there has been -80 degrees Fahrenheit! 

What is the coldest state in the United States?

A) Pennsylvania 

B) Alaska

C) California

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Snow tubing is when you go to the top of a snowy hill and ride an inflatable inner tube down the hill. Thanks to gravity there is little to no work involved in this activity, all you have to do is sit down and hold on tight. 

What do you ride when going snow tubing?

A) An inflatable inner tube

B) A surfboard

C) A scooter

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Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer had a very shiny nose. If you ever saw it you would even say it glows. All of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names and never let him join in any other reindeer games. 

What would you say if you saw Rudolf's nose? 

A) It glows

B) It's wet

C) It's green 


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Home Alone features a boy named Kevin McCallister who is accidentally left at home when his family leaves for their Christmas vacation in Paris. 

Where was Kevin's family going on vacation?

A) England

B) Paris

C) The United States 

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It's hard to imagine having to pick a song to listen to while in space, but that is exactly what astronauts had to do in 1965 when they chose "Jingle Bells" as the first song to ever play in space. 

What song was the first ever to be played in space?

A) Party in the USA

B) Another One Bites the Dust

C) Jingle Bells

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In a blizzard, heavy snow fall and heavy wind can create a white out making it difficult to see outside. During a blizzard it is important to stay at home. 

Heavy snow fall and heavy wind can create a white out making it difficult to do what outside?

A) See 

B) Feel the temperature 

C) Hear 


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On Christmas day in 1965, an man in Michigan invented the world's very first snowboard. It was originally called a snurfer, because it combined both surfing and snow sports. 

When was the first snowboard invented?

A) New Years 1800

B) Easter 2015

C) Christmas Day 1965

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Frosty the Snowman was a jolly happy soul who came to life when a magical hat was placed on his head. The first thing he did was dance around!

What was the first thing Frosty did after the magical hat was placed on his head?

A) Eat Dinner

B) Dance around

C) Play Basketball

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In the popular animated movie "The Polar Express," a magical train takes kids to the North Pole! During their train ride, the kids served hot chocolate as their "liquid refreshment."

Where does the polar express train take the kids to?

A) The North Pole

B) Hawaii

C) Greenland

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We know Thomas Edison as the inventor of the light bulb, but in 1880 he created the first strand of electric lights which he hung outside of his laboratory in New Jersey during Christmas time. Now millions of families decorate their homes with festive lights for the holiday!

Who created the first strand of electric lights and hung them during Christmas time?

A) Thomas Edison

B) Santa

C) The Grinch

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Building a snowman is such a fun winter activity. According to scientists, wet snow is much better to use for forming the snowman because the snow sticks together better. 

What kind of snow is the best for building a snowman?

A) Wet snow

B) Dry snow

C) Old snow 

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In 2016 a record breaking snow ball fight took place in Canada. There were 7,681 players who participated in the snowball fight. This was 2,000 more players than ever before. 

Where did the 2016 record breaking snow ball fight take place?

A) Canada

B) Arizona

C) Italy

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One foggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to say, "Rudolf With Your Nose So Bright, Won't You Guide My Sleigh Tonight?"

Who did Santa asked to guide his sleigh?

A) Rudolf

B) Olaf

C) Alvin the Chipmunk 

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In the movie Elf, after discovering he is a human, a man raised as an elf in the North Pole decides to travel to New York City to find his real father. 

Where does Buddy the Elf travel to?

A) New York City

B) The South Pole

C) Boston

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Beginning December 26 and lasting for seven days, Kwanzaa is a celebration of community, family and culture. It was established as a means to help African Americans reconnect with their African roots and heritage. The holiday was created in 1966 and and is modeled after the first harvest celebrations in Africa. 

What is Kwanzaa a celebration of?

A) Food, good weather, and health

B) Community, family, and culture

C) Animals, football, and technology 

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