Toy Time Trivia
This cube-shaped toy has six sides of colored squares and challenges players to twist and match each side to a single color.
What is a Rubik’s Cube?
In Italy, Christmas markets often sell small figurines of people and animals that are used to decorate this kind of holiday scene.
What is a nativity scene?
This type of winter storm features strong winds and heavy snow, making it hard to see more than a quarter mile.
What is a blizzard?
Often made of fleece or sherpa, this cozy item is something people wrap around their shoulders while reading or relaxing on cold days.
What is a throw blanket?
I’m small, shiny, and jingle when I move. You might hang me on a tree or attach me to a gift. What am I?
What is a bell?
This widely popular building and survival game allows players to create entire worlds from blocks, mine resources, and fight off creatures like creepers.
What is Minecraft?
In India, some families decorate their homes with stars and hang colorful lanterns during Christmas. Many are made from this thin, glowing material.
What is paper?
(Especially paper lanterns or paper star lanterns.)
This effect happens when very cold temperatures make your breath appear as a visible white cloud.
What is condensation (or water vapor condensing in cold air)?
On cold, snowy Christmas nights, many people gather around this part of the home, where crackling wood, rising warmth, and soft glowing light create a comforting holiday atmosphere.
What is the fireplace?
Open me carefully, I’m full of pieces you must fit together. Some are easy, some take hours. What am I?
What is a puzzle?
This augmented-reality game caused a global craze in 2016, sending players outside to catch digital creatures using their phones.
What is Pokémon Go?
In France, many families decorate their tables with a cake shaped like a log, often decorated with frosting “snow.” What is this dessert called?
What is a Yule log?
When the temperature drops below freezing, this thin layer of clear ice can form on sidewalks and roads, making them extremely slippery.
What is black ice?
Many people stay warm at home in winter by wearing this knitted clothing item, often made of wool or cotton and known for its soft, cozy feel.
What is a sweater?
I’m not alive, but I have a spine. I don’t speak, but I can change your mind. You can shelve me, lend me, or underline me, and I’m often given to “smart” kids for the holidays. What am I?
What is a book?
This handheld gaming console released in 2011 allowed players to use augmented reality cards and featured 3D graphics without glasses.
What is the Nintendo 3DS?
In Ukraine, people sometimes decorate Christmas trees with ornaments shaped like this insect, which is believed to bring good luck.
What is a spider or spider web?
When a lake’s warm water meets cold winter air, it can create heavy bands of snow, especially near the Great Lakes. What is this phenomenon called?
What is lake-effect snow?
During the Christmas season, many homes feel extra cozy when a warm, sweet aroma drifts through the air from something baking in the oven.
What is the smell of holiday baking? (will accept baking cookies/pies)
I can move you without wheels and speak without a mouth. I fill a room, but you can’t hold me. Some people say I’m too loud; others say I saved their party. What am I?
What is a speaker (Bluetooth speaker)?
This popular trading card game requires players to build strategic decks using creatures, spells, and lands. Winning by reducing the opponent’s life points to zero.
What is Magic: The Gathering?
In the United States, the tradition of decorating Christmas trees became widespread only after an 1848 newspaper illustration showed Queen Victoria and Prince Albert standing beside their tree. This single image dramatically influenced American decorating habits because it appeared in a publication famous for shaping public opinion. What was the name of that publication?
What is the Illustrated London News?
When warm air rises over very cold air near the ground, this dangerous weather event can occur, coating trees, cars, and roads in a layer of ice.
What is freezing rain (or an ice storm)?
Many families make their homes feel cozy during the Christmas season by singing or listening to carols. One of the best-known carols, Silent Night, was first performed in 1818 after the church organ broke. What instrument was used instead?
What is a guitar?
I’m a gift you can’t unwrap, but you can scan me. I’m worth nothing until someone adds value to me. I can be “for coffee,” “for games,” or “for anything you want”—and I vanish the moment you use me up. What am I?
What is a gift card or digital gift code?