Holiday History
The winter solstice begins on this day
December 21st
This item is placed on top of Main Hall every October
Pumpkin
This continent is the coldest in the world
Antarctica
This monkey-like cryptid is said to reside in the mountainous areas from Nepal to Tibet
The Abominable Snowman
This Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine symbolizes the miracle of Hanukka
Latkes
This many blessings are said on the first night of Hannukah
Three
In this year, the University of Montana was established
1893
This is the only planet other than Earth that scientists have detected snowflakes.
Mars
This arctic phenomenon was believed by many Native American tribes to be a large group of spirits
The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)
This candy is a traditional Christmas treat popularized in Denmark
Nougat
In Austrian culture, this horned figure punishes naughty children during the holiday season
Krampus
This building used to house a 10-lane bowling alley
University Center
The largest hailstone was this many inches in diameter?
8
This company popularized the current depiction of Santa Claus through their advertising campaign
Coca-Cola
This country is the place of origin of candy
Egypt
Where did the Yule tradition originate?
Scandinavia and Germanic cultures
In this year, UM stopped using live bears as mascots
1960
Snow can appear as this color when algae is present in it.
Red
This Japanese youkai (monster) presents as a young woman and turns her victims into ice
Yuki-onna
Eggnog was first consumed in this century
13th century
What do the green candles represent during Kwanzaa?
Hope for the future
The federal government donated the West side of Mt. Sentinel to build this structure, though it never happened
Astronomical Observatory
This animal makes snowballs and enjoys stealing them from others.
Macaques
This poem inspired the modern depiction of Santa Claus
A Visit from St. Nicholas
Women in England ate this treat on Christmas if they wanted good luck in finding a husband
Gingerbread man