Sips and Savories
What is the traditional hot beverage served during winter holidays?
Hot Cocoa
Complete the Lyrics:
‘Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? / In the lane_______________
Snow is Glistening
What winter Olympic sports that involve sliding down an ice track?
Bobsleigh and Luge
In "Frosty the Snowman", what made Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
True or False
Jingle Bells was one of the first songs to broadcast from space?
True! Gemini 6 astronauts Tom Stafford and Wally Schirra in 1965 played a prank on Mission Control.
Which winter fruit, is associated with holiday tables, and is known for it's bright red color and tart flavor?
Cranberries
In the song "Sleigh Ride", what is the sound you’ll hear when "those sleigh bells ring"?
Jing-a-ling-a-ling
What year did Calgary host the Winter Olympics?
1988
Who played the Grinch in the 2000 release of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"?
Jim Carrey
How many sides do snowflakes have?
Six. The water crystals that make up snowflakes can only fit together in a way that makes them six-sided.
Eggnog was first introduced in which country?
United Kingdom
Which traditional instrument is commonly used in folk music like Peter, Paul, and Mary's "The Snow is Falling"?
Guitar
Which winter activity burns the most calories per hour?
Cross-country skiing
Which 1992 film features a young boy who believes in the magic of winter, leading him to have a magical adventure with a snowman who comes to life?
Jack Frost
How thick is ice (inches) that can be skated on safely?
Four inches
What is the name of the traditional English drink made of wine and spices?
Mulled Wine
What year was "Let it Snow" written?
1945
What is the average number of hockey pucks used during a NHL game?
12
In the movie, "Winter Wonderland", what do they pretend the snowman’s name is?
Parson Brown
What country has the world’s largest naturally frozen skating rink?
Canada: Ottawa’s Rideau Canal freezes over and becomes the biggest skating rink in the entire world.
Where did the idea for gingerbread houses originate, and when?
16th Century Germany
Which country artist released Winter Wonderland in 2006?
Brad Paisley
Which winter sport is also known as “the Roaring Game”?
Curling
What is the famous last line from the 1947 movie "It’s a Wonderful Life"?
“Every time a bell rings an angel gets its wings”
What is the name of the author who wrote the famous poem “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”?
Robert Frost