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What is one reason winter holiday events are important, according to studies?
A. They increase shopping sales
B. They make winter warmer
C. They improve happiness and well-being
D. They reduce holiday travel
They improve happiness and well-being
Which unusual activity takes place at the Midnight Sun Winter Festival in Alaska?
A. Fireworks shows
B. Ice skating races
C. Polar plunges into freezing water
D. Desert camping
Polar plunges into freezing water
What do Americans spend over 450 million hours doing each year during the holidays?
A. Wrapping gifts
B. Baking cookies
C. Watching holiday movies
D. Untangling Christmas lights
Untangling Christmas lights
What happens to the person who finds the pickle ornament in some towns?
A. They must hide it next year
B. They win a prize
C. They lead the carol singing
D. They decorate the tree
They win a prize
What is one fun winter competition mentioned in the passage?
A. Snowball throwing
B. Reindeer races
C. Ice fishing
D. Ski jumping
Reindeer races
How much money do Americans spend on Christmas decorations each year?
Over 10 Billion Dollars
Why is Christmas considered the biggest winter holiday in the United States?
Because it is widely celebrated with decorations, traditions, special meals ,and family gatherings
Where is the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree located?
About how tall can the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree be?
30 meters
How many lights are used to decorate the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree?
over 50,000 lights
What are two traditions families often do on Christmas Eve?
Leaving cookies for Santa, watching classic movies
What happens at the Midnight Sun Winter Festival in Alaska?
What is a polar plunge, and why is it surprising to some people?
People jump into freezing water
Why do some towns celebrate Christmas in July?
To bring the holiday spirit during the summer months
What special event happens in Times Square on New Year’s Eve?
The ball drop
How much does the Times Square New Year’s Eve ball weigh?
over 5400kg
How many Waterford crystals cover the Times Square ball?
2688 crystals
How many candy canes do Americans buy each year?
over 2.5 billion candy canes
What is unique about the giant pickle ornament tradition?
The first person to find it on the tree wins a prize
What do studies say about people who celebrate winter holidays with family and friends?
They report higher levels of happines and well-being
How do winter holiday events benefit both individuals and communities?
They increase personal happiness and strengthen community connections.
What do the high costs and time spent on decorations suggest about the importance of Christmas in American culture?
They show that Christmas is a major cultural priority and a deeply valued tradition.
In which state do people celebrate Christmas by jumping into freezing water
Alaska
37 meters
In which state was the tallest snowman ever built?
Maine