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Winter Olympics
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This annual event, held in New York City, features giant helium balloons, floats, and performances, marking the start of the holiday season.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
100
What do certain animals do in the winter that involves a state of minimal activity and metabolism is depressed to less than five percent of normal.
Hibernation
100
This animated film originally aired on CBS in 1973 and is still a staple for many American families’ Thanksgiving celebrations.
“A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving”
100
This snack combination is typically left out for Santa on Christmas Eve.
Milk & Cookies
100
What is the name is the dog in this Wizard of Oz movie?
Toto
100
The beverage company that has been using commercials starring Santa Claus since the 1930's.
Coca Cola
100
Where are the next Winter Olympics being held?
Italy
200
In which country is the custom practiced of hiding a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree for children to find?
Germany
200
What happens to the arctic fox in winter?
It turns white
200
This silly film follows a security guard who has to shut down the mall and take hostages.
“Paul Blart: Mall Cop”
200
The first gingerbread house was inspired by what German fairy tale
Hansel & Gretel
200
What invention was patented for a personal computer on this day in 1970?
Computer Mouse
200
Similar to the American Thanksgiving, what country celebrates Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October and give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year?
Canada
200
What year were the first Winter Olympics?
1924
300
During this festival in India, lamps are lit to symbolize the victory of light over darkness.
Diwali
300
Where do emperor penguins incubate their egg?
On Top of their feet
300
In this film, a lawyer must prove that the Macy’s Santa, featured in the Thanksgiving Day Parade, is the real Santa in a court of law.
Miracle on 34th Street
300
Children leave this out for Santa at night in the United Kingdom
Mince Pie & Sherry
300
What is the name of the canal connecting the Mediterranean and the Red seas?
Suez Canal
300
This ballet, first performed in the US in 1944, tells the story of a young girl named Clara and her magical journey.
“The Nutcracker”
300
Which country hosted the first Winter Olympics?
France
400
In this Latin American country, the “Nine Nights” festival, where families light a candle each night, ends on Christmas Eve with a grand feast called Nochebuena.
Mexico
400
What colour is a polar bear's skin?
400
This 1987 classic tells the story one man attempting to get home to Chicago for Thanksgiving using any transportation necessary.
“Planes, Trains, and Automobiles”
400
What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?
silver coin
400
Which American film director is in this picture?
Martin Scorsese
400
What temperature measurement is based on the rate of heat loss from exposed skin caused by wind and cold?
Wind Chill
400
Which country has won a gold medal at every Winter Olympics?
United States
500
This Southeast Asian country celebrates Tet, the Lunar New Year, with traditional customs like giving lucky money in red envelopes known as “li xi.”
Vietnam
500
Which endangered species is found in the mountains of Nepal?
Snow Leopard
500
This film directed by Jodie Foster depicts a single woman’s journey home for Thanksgiving after losing her job and learning that her daughter will spend the holiday with her boyfriend.
“Home for The Holidays”
500
In which country is it now traditional to eat at KFC for Christmas dinner?
Japan
500
Which Roman Emperor was responsible for building the Colosseum?
Vespasian
500
This was the last U.S. state to declare Christmas a legal holiday in 1907.
Oklahoma
500
Which country has the highest all-time total medal tally at the Winter Olympics?
Norway (368 medals: 132 gold, 125 silver, and 111 bronze)