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Holidays
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100
Which popular drink is served during the winter holiday season?
Eggnog.
The popular drink is said to have originated in Britain, coming to North America in the mid-1700s.
100
Which weather phenomenon produces heavy snow?
Blizzard.
According to the National Weather Service, a blizzard is a storm with less than a quarter-mile visibility and winds greater than 35 mph (56 kph).
100
What song is played on New Year’s Eve at the stroke of midnight?
“Auld Lang Syne.”
Robert Burns gathered and preserved traditional Scottish songs and poems, with “Auld Lang Syne” being one of the most renowned examples of his contributions.
100
What famous dance group performs in New York City every holiday?
The Rockettes.
The Rockettes were formed in 1925 in St. Louis, Missouri. Their original name was the Missouri Rockets.
100
What animal is the mascot of the cereal Frosted Flakes?
A Tiger.
Tony the Tiger won the popularity contest to become the Frosted Flakes mascot. The other choices were Katy the Kangaroo, Elmo the Elephant, and Newt the Gnu.
200
Which type of cake is a popular gift for the holiday season?
Hint: there's a running joke that no one wants to receive one of these
Fruitcake.
Fruitcake was first created in Roman times. It consisted of barley, honey, wine, and dried fruit and was known to have a long shelf life. It was meant to be portable and long-lasting and was ideal for sustaining Roman soldiers during battles.
200
It is “freezing cold” at this degree Fahrenheit or colder:
32 degrees Fahrenheit.
It equates to 0 degrees Celsius
200
How many nights is Hanukkah celebrated?
Eight.
Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, commemorates the Temple’s rededication in Jerusalem.
200
What do skiers and snowboarders ride to get to the top of the slope?
A ski lift.
The first ski lift was built in Germany in 1908.
200
What season starts in December in the Southern hemisphere: summer or winter?
Spring.
When the Northern hemisphere is celebrating winter, the Southern hemisphere is celebrating summer.
300
What type of tree produces a substance that is needed for syrup?
Maple tree.
The sap is then turned into maple syrup.
It's common in Canada for people to freeze the maple syrup in snow and add a popsicle stick to it for a sweet treat!
300
Which is colder, the South Pole or the North Pole?
The South Pole is colder.
Winter temperatures at the North Pole reach –40ºF while the South Pole can dip as low as –76ºF.
300
How many golden rings are mentioned in the song “The 12 Days of Christmas”?
Five.
“The 12 Days of Christmas” dates to the 1780s. The holiday classic has been recorded by everyone from Bing Crosby to John Denver and the Muppets.
300
What is skating on thin ice?
Skating on thin ice can lead to grave consequences, both literally and figuratively.
400
What character from A Christmas Carol is visited by three Christmas ghosts?
Scrooge.
Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol in just six weeks. It was first published in time for Christmas on December 19, 1843.