Winter Facts
What is the shortest day of the year called?
Winter Solstice
What is the day that follows Christmas called?
Boxing Day (December 26th)
Which country celebrates Dongzhi Festival?
China
Which artist released ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ in 1994?
Mariah Carey
Which popular action movie is also considered a Winter/Christmas movie?
Die Hard
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6 sides
How many nights does Hanukkah last?
8
Aomori is the city that gets the most snow in the world, where is it?
Japan
What popular Christmas song was written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells.
In Home Alone, where were the McCallisters going when they left Kevin behind?
Paris
January gets its name from what Roman God?
Janus, the god of doors and gates
Approximately how many festivals are celebrated in December?
25+
Where was the first Winter Olympics held?
France
Which band recorded ‘Last Christmas’ in 1984?
Wham!
What is the name of the Grinch’s dog?
Max
What is the fear of snow called?
Chionophobia
Which religion celebrates Pancha Ganapati?
Hinduism
Lechon, a Christmas dish is most popular in which country?
Philippines
What colour Christmas does Elvis Presley have in his famous song?
Blue Christmas
Who created Sally in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Doctor Finklestein
In Persia what were given as gifts on New Year’s Day?
Eggs
Bodhi Day
What is the famous Russian fur hat worn in the winter called?
Ushanka
How many gifts in total were given during the “Twelve Days of Christmas?”
364
Which actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks