Winter Activities
What country did hockey originate in?
Canada
What does the shape of a candy cane resemble?
Shepherds crook
Where did Chicago’s Christkindlmarket originate?
Germany
Where did hot chocolate originate?
Mexico
“Buddy the Elf” is the main character of what holiday classic?
ELF
What’s the sport where two or four teammates ride down ice tracks in a sleigh?
Bobsledding
What’s the name of the candle holder that’s lit during each night of Hanukkah?
Menorah
How many feet tall is the 2023 City of Chicago Christmas tree?
45 feet
What are three ingredients in eggnog?
Milk, cream, sugar, egg yolks, whipped egg whites
What’s the name of the snowman that comes to life when a hat is placed on his head?
Frosty the Snowman
What type of animal determines if we have a longer winter by seeing its shadow?
Groundhog
What is the candle holder lit during each night of Kwanzaa?
Kinara
How many years has the City of Chicago had an official tree?
110 years
What’s one food traditionally served to celebrate the Winter Solstice?
Roasted or baked bird, beef, potatoes, beets, preserved fruits
In the movie It’s a Wonderful Life, what happens everytime a bell rings?
What state do the Avalanche play hockey in?
Colorado
How many Lunar New Year animals are there?
12 animals
How many years has the Chicago Christkindlmarket been in the Daley Plaza?
26 years
What country did candy canes originate in?
Germany
In Home Alone, where are the MaCallisters going on vacation when Kevin is left behind?
Paris