Winter
Movies
Traditions
Riddles
Who am I?
Origins/History
100
What is the coldest season?
Winter!
100
An elf goes to New York to find his dad.
Elf!
100
What is this?
A Menorah!
100
I come with many colors, very big and bright, I turn so many houses into a beautiful sight. What am I?
Christmas lights!
100
This character is an animal who was bullied by his peers for having a red nose.
Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer!
100
This activity originated in Germany in the Middle Ages and became an American Tradition in the 19th century.
Franklin Pierce (the 14th president) was the first president to have this in the White House.
Taylor Swift kinda has a song named after it.
A Christmas Tree!
200
Name 3 animals that hibernate in the winter.
Chipmunks
Bears
Bats
Turtles
Bumble Bees
Garter Snake
Hedge Hog
Snails
Wood Frogs
Skunks
Deer Mice
Prairie Doggs
Ground Squirrels
Raccoons
200
Green reclusive muppet who lives in a mountain. Loves jazzercise. Hates Christmas. And at the end of his story has a heart condition where his heart expands its size by three times.
The Grinch!
200
This Jewish cuisine is a fried food that is made out of potatoes.
Latkes!
200
I drop from the sky and I'm much more beautiful than rain. There are no two pieces of me that’ll ever look the same. What am I?
Snowflakes!
200
This character is seen as the partner to Santa and often depicted as an elderly woman.
Mrs. Claus!
200
Both big and small this instrument is common around the holidays. Thought to ward off evil spirits and let you know to get out of the way!
Jingle Bells!
300
This is made out of snow, sticks, rocks, a carrot, and the occasional scarf and hat.
A Snowman!
300
A boy awakes up alone and finds out that he has been forgotten by his family. It takes his family hours to realize he is missing before turning back to get him.
Home Alone!
300
This tradition usually is performed by children and involves leaving food out for a certain stranger.
Leaving out cookies for Santa!
300
You can hold me and even shake me, but I'm easy to break. I have lots of snow, but it's all fake! What am I?
Snow Globe!
300
These who characters live in your house and appear in a different spots each morning.
Vivi the Elf and Oakley!
300
This fruit is often left in stockings.
Oranges!
Some believe that fresh oranges were hard to come by, especially in the north, so finding one of these fruits in your stocking was a huge treat, and a way of celebrating the holiday!
400
This Winter Olympic Sport involves ice, stones, four circles, and a broom.
Curling!
400
A kid picks a sad christmas tree and his friends laugh at him. But in the end they like the tree and sing around it.
Charlie Brown Christmas!
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400
A British tradition that dates back to the Victorian era. They are set at the table during Christmas or New Years Eve. Usually containing a crown, candy, and small toys.
Holiday Crackers!
400
What always has needles but can never sew?
A Christmas Tree!
400
This character was brought to life for a single season before having to leave at the end of winter.
Frosty the Snowman!
400
The first official one of these was sent in 1843 England with the simple message "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You."
Christmas Cards!
500
True or False: Snowflakes can change colors.
TRUE!
When they change color it is called Watermelon Snow! Green algae will make the snowflakes pink or red.
500
When a man inadvertently makes Santa fall off his roof on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place.
The Santa Claus!
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500
An object with many doors with a surprise in each one.
500
If the end of the year is December 31st, what is the end of Christmas?
The letter 's'!
500
This character is the mischievous personification of winter.
Jack Frost!
500
This decoration had gone out of style for most and once was laced with poisonous lead and was considered a safety hazard to children and pets.
Tinsel!
600
Which is warmer: the North Pole or the South Pole?
The South Pole!
600
Guy is tired of doing the same thing every year for the holidays. One day while on a walk in the woods he stumbles upon Christmas Town.
Nightmare Before Christmas!
600
A Hindu festival that is celebrated for 5 days and and is often celebrated with fireworks, sweet treats, and floral patterns.
Diwali!
600
You can catch me easily, especially during the holidays, but you can never throw me. What am I?
A Cold!
600
This character is known to be a horned figure that picks up naughty children. You may know him from his snow globe collection.
Krampus!
600
An iconic dance troupe that is based in New York City that people travel to see specifically for the Holiday Season.
The Rockettes!
700
When is the shortest day of the year? (in the northern hemispher)
The Winter Equinox!
December 21st/22nd! (This year is on the 21st!)
700
Boy wakes up in the middle of the night and sees a train outside his house. After a bit of convincing he gets on the train and after a long adventure arrives at the North Pole. He is given a bell but it initially not able to hear it until he believes in Santa.
The Polar Express!
700
What is this?
A Kinara!
They are used during Kwanzaa. The seven candles represent the seven principles of Kwanzaa.
Unity, Self Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith.
700
What did the husband buy his wife for Christmas when she said, "Nothing would make me happier than a diamond necklace"?
Nothing. Because it would make her happier than a diamond necklace.
700
This character goes by many names and comes in a large variety of shapes and sizes but does the same job. This figure is thought to be originated in the 4th century.
Santa Claus!
700
This famous and classic Christmas story was written by Clement Moore in 1822 was an embarrassment to its author. In fact it was so embarrassing that he didn't publish it under his own name!
The Night Before Christmas!