Winter science
True or False - It must be 32 degrees F or less to snow.
False!
Name two spices used to make a gingerbread man.
Ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg.
What country celebrates New Years first?
Christmas Island!
Also known as Kiritimati Island, this island nation is located in the Pacific Ocean, just due west of the international date line.
Who is Dr. Seuss.
This country is known for hanging a pickle ornament.
Germany!
Traditionally, the person who finds the pickle ornament gets an extra gift.
What date does winter begin / does the winter solstice occur? (Within 2 days)
December 21.
What were marshmallows originally used for?
Medicine!
They were used for sore throats, coughs, and skin irritations.
Other than Christmas, what holiday has been celebrated in space?
Hanukkah!
In 1993, astronaut Jeff Hoffman brought a little dreidel and menorah with him to the International Space Station!
How many tons of confetti are used during the New Years Eve celebration in Times Square?
1.5 tons (3,000 pounds)
This country is known for eating Kentucky Fried Chicken on Christmas Day.
What is Japan?
On average, one inch of rain is equivalent to how many inches of snow?
In medieval England, what bird was traditionally eaten for Christmas dinner?
Peacocks.
How many million people in the world celebrate Kwanzaa?
Approximately 30 million (12.5 million in the U.S.)
Complete the line:
"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is...."
"to sing loud for all to hear!"
This country is known for poinsettia flowers.
What is Mexico?
What is the weather like in Australia in December?
Beginning of summer!
What potato-based food is now traditionally eaten during Hanukkah?
Latkes
These gained popularity in the 1800s when more farmers planted potatoes due to farming conditions.
This holiday is celebrated on the shortest day of the year.
What is the winter solstice, also known as Yule?
*In the northern hemisphere - in the southern hemisphere the winter solstice occurs in June!
What is the holiday movie that has made the most money of all time?
Home Alone.
What is the official name of the northern lights?
Aurora Borealis.
The phenomenon stems from charged particles colliding with oxygen and nitrogen atoms, emitting distinctive radiation.
What is traditionally eaten on New Years Day, thought to bring good luck for the upcoming year.
Black-eyed peas.
Thought to be because they are shaped like coins.
In Spain, Christmas is traditionally celebrated on ____?
January 6, or Three Kings Day.
Which NBA player has appeared in the most amount of games on Christmas Day?
LeBron James
Which attraction brings a significant amount of visitors to the English countryside on the winter solstice?
Stonehenge.