Winter Olympics
Do the Winter Olympics use fake snow?
Yes! Since the 1980's fake snow has been used to supplement natural snow.
How many points does a snowflake have?
6
What movie is the Mouse King from?
Nutcracker
black
What is it called when animals sleep during winter?
Hibernation
Animals used to be in the Winter Olympics! What animal was it?
Dogs
What color is snow?
clear/ translucent
What is the name of the Grinch's dog?
Max
What do you call a group of penguins on land?
A Waddle!
If you were born on Christmas what would your zodiac sign be?
Capricorn
When were the first Winter Olympics held?
1924
Where is the record for most snow-fall in 24 hours held? (US)
Colorado
What is the number one Christmas movie?
It's a Wonderful Life
Polar bears can smell a seal how many feet below the snow?
3 feet
What is the official start of winter?
December 31st
Name 5 Winter Olympic sports:
bobsled, luge, skeleton, ice hockey, figure skating, speed skating, short track speed skating, curling, alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, snowboarding, biathlon, cross-country skiing, ski jumping and Nordic combined
What is dirty snow called?
Snirt
Who did Dr. Seuss base the Grinch off of?
Himself!
What is the Beluga Whale's forehead called?
A melon
On which planet in the solar system have scientists observed snow falling?
Mars
What does the sport skeleton entail?
Athletes run and jump onto a sledge, belly down, and speed off down a track, using their legs and shoulders to control their direction.
How long does it take a snow flake to reach the ground?
1 hour
What Christmas song has appeared in 373 movies?
Jingle Bells
How long is the wingspan of a snowy owl?
4-5 feet?
What is the name of the fear of snow?
Chionophobia