Winter Holidays
This holiday is celebrated every 25th of December.
Christmas
Building a snow man became more popular after this character came out.
Frosty The Snowman
This winter beverage is traditionally made with milk, cream, sugar, egg yolk and whipped egg white (which gives it a frothy texture, and its name).
Eggnog
What bites, but doesn't have teeth?
Frost!
A snowflake on average falls at what speed (mph)
1 to 4 miles per hour!
This day marks the shortest day and longest night of the year.
Many cities across the globe have banned this winter activity, citing public safety concerns.
Snow Ball Fights
Holiday cookies originated in this region as spiced biscuits for winter festivals.
Europe
Where do snowmen love to dance?
At a snowball!
The largest recorded snowman ever built was in Bethel, Maine, in 2008. How big was it?
122 feet, 1 inch!
Though the Gregorian calendar celebrates New Year on January 1st, Chinese New Year is still a bit away. When is it this year?
Feb 17, 2026 – Mar 3, 2026
Ice skating, specifically figure skating, debuted at which Olympic games?
The 1908 Summer Olympics
This candy is said to have been invented in the 1600s in Germany by a choirmaster that was trying to keep children quiet during church.
Candy Canes
Where do snowmen put their money?
In snow banks!
A single snowstorm can drop how much snow? (in millions of tons)
39 million tons of snow!
Yule is often celebrated by burning a Yule ___ , often decorated with candles and berries, which is intended to bring good luck and warmth.
Yule Log
This North American event is considered the biggest winter festival in the world. It includes opening and closing ceremonies, a ball, outdoor sports events, snow sculptures, and more!
The Quebec Winter Carnival
About how much milk does "Santa" drink on Christmas/Christmas Eve across the globe?
An estimated 7 million gallons of milk!
What do you call a snowman in August?
A puddle!
When and where were the first Winter Olympics held?
Chamonix, France in 1924!