TWISTED TINSEL
MISTLE-TONES
FACT-SICLE
YULE BE WATCHING
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Who is the central European monster that punishes misbehaving children around the holidays?
Krampus
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Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? (Doo)
In the lane, ___ ___ ___
A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight
Walking in a winter wonderland
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? (Doo)
In the lane, snow is glistening
A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight
Walking in a winter wonderland
Winter Wonderland - Bing Crosby
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When is the first day of winter?
December 21st, the Winter Solstice
*also, the shortest day of the year
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You are invited!
Die Hard
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Who is the frosty iconic comic book villain?
Mr. Freeze/Mr. Zero
*Mr. Zero was the early publications of the character name in 1950's
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It turns out freedom ain't nothin' but missin' you
Wishin' I'd realized what I had when you were mine
I'd go back to December, ___ ___ ___ ____ __ ___
I go back to December all the time
It turns out freedom ain't nothin' but missin' you
Wishin' I'd realized what I had when you were mine
I'd go back to December, turn around and make it alright
I go back to December all the time
Taylor Swift - Back to December
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Name the two teams who competed in the notorious hockey game dubbed, "Miracle on Ice"
*bonus - the year and event this occurred
USA vs Soviet Union
*1980 Winter Olympics
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Name that movie: Flying Bovine with a stoplight on it's face.
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Belsnickel - German origin
St. Nick's sidekick, Belsnickel, is a man wearing fur. He is typically very ragged and disheveled. He wears torn, tattered, and dirty clothes, and he carries a switch in his hand with which to beat naughty children, but also pockets full of cakes, candies, and nuts for good children.
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She'd trade Colorado if he'd take her with him
Closes the door 'fore the winter lets the cold in
And wonders if her loveis ___ ___ __ __ __ ___
She's answered by the taillights shinin' through the window pane
She'd trade Colorado if he'd take her with him
Closes the door 'fore the winter lets the cold in
And wonders if her love is strong enough to make him stay
She's answered by the taillights shinin' through the window pane
Zac Brown Band - Colder Weather
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It's about to get cold -seek shelter!
CHALLENGE - ICE-HOLES AND IGLOOS
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A Christmas Story
1
WARNING THIN ICE AHEAD
CHALLENGE: BREAK THE ICE
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All the leaves are brown (all the leaves are brown)
And the sky is gray (and the sky is gray)
__ __ __ __ __(__ __ __ __ __)
On a winter's day (on a winter's day)
All the leaves are brown (all the leaves are brown)
And the sky is gray (and the sky is gray)
I've been for a walk (I've been for a walk)
On a winter's day (on a winter's day)
The Mamas & The Papas - California Dreamin'
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How many people, on average, die per year by falling icicles?
est. 15
*2024 Airforce Safety Center Report
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"KEEP THE CHANGE YA' FILTHY ANIMAL"
*bonus - the name of the movie in the movie this quote comes from
HOME ALONE
"Angels with Filthy Souls"
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What year was Colorado impacted by an abnormally early winter blizzard?
In short, the blizzard of 1997 is one that still resonates with southern Colorado today.
A post-storm report from the National Weather Service in Pueblo said that the snowfall was so hard to measure accurately because 55 mph wind gusts caused the snow to fly up to 10-15 feet in height. Causing all of Southern Colorado to shut down for up to a week.
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A long December and there's reason to believe
Maybe this year ___ __ __ __ ___ ___
I can't remember the last thing that you said as you were leaving
Now the days go by so fast
A long December and there's reason to believe
Maybe this year will be better than the last
I can't remember the last thing that you said as you were leaving
Now the days go by so fast
Counting Crows - A Long December
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What years were the Colorado Avalanche mascot-less?
*bonus - name the mascot before Bernie.
2001 - 2009
*Howler
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What's the name of the Elf who wants to be a Dentist
Hermey!
1964 stop motion Rudolph the Red-nose Reindeer