Winter Movie Characters
This talking snowman is featured in a 2013 Disney hit film.
Who is Olaf?
This holiday features cookies and milk (and carrots too!).
What is Christmas?
This track is one of the best-selling Christmas songs of all time and earned its creator the nickname “Queen of Christmas”.
What is “All I Want for Christmas Is You”?
Some participants of this sport can draw the number 8 with their feet.
What is figure skating?
Name the snowman who was brought to life with a magical top hat.
Who is Frosty the Snowman?
This oversized Santa’s helper spent lots of time harassing his dad in the Big Apple.
Who is Buddy the Elf?
Eight candles symbolize the eight days over which this holiday takes place.
What is Hanukkah?
Many children enjoy this tune about an animal with a very bright nose.
What is “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”?
Originally, this sport was a form of transportation in the mountains of Europe.
What is skiing?
This nearby Chicago treasure has a light show called "Lightscape."
What is the Chicago Botanic Garden?
This green holiday villain was created by Dr. Seuss.
Who is the Grinch?
Making a resolution is a common way to celebrate this winter holiday.
What is New Year’s Day?
The first lyric of this song is “sleigh bells ring, are you listenin’”.
What is “Winter Wonderland”?
Some call this sport “surfing on ice”.
What is snowboarding?
This was the coldest temperature ever recorded in Chicago (correct answer must be within 5 degrees of the actual temperature).
What is -27 degrees Fahrenheit? (Recorded on Jan. 20, 1985 - Chicago Tribune)
The family of this character left him all alone in his house as they traveled to Paris for the holidays (Only his first name is required).
Who is Kevin (McCallister)?
This holiday is also the shortest day of the year for us.
What is the winter solstice?
This holiday song has a little Spanish jingle. Name that song!
What is Feliz Navidad?
Many participate in this sport when they want to hike during the winter.
What is snowshoeing?
This is the name of the German craft market that takes place every year in December in Chicago and elsewhere.
What is Christkindlmarket?
This little penguin is a bad singer but great dancer.
Who is Mumble?
The name of this holiday means “first” in Swahili.
What is Kwanzaa?
This former SNL star released a song all about Hanukkah.
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This sport combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.
What is biathlon?
It is customary in this European country to eat 12 grapes when the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s.
What is Spain?