Sports
Where were the first Winter Olympics held? France, US, or Canada
Chamonix, France
What month does winter start and end?
December and March
Are there eggs in eggnog?
June to August
How long do grizzly bears hibernate in winter? 3, 5, or 7 months
up to seven months
Where is the 2026 Winter Olympics being held? Italy, Norway, or Switzerland
Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy
At what temperature does snow form?
32 degrees Fahrenheit
Does honey expire?
No, pure honey does not expire. It has low water content, high sugar, and acidity that prevents bacterial growth. Properly sealed honey can last for centuries
Which is colder, Greenland or Iceland?
Iceland is warmer than Greenland. Only 11% of Iceland is covered by an ice sheet, but 80% of Greenland is
What color is a polar bear? White or black
Not white! Their skin is black and their fur is hollow and transparent. It captures light in a way that gives them a white appearance. The black skins absorbs sunlight and retains heat
Which country has the most gold medals at the Winter Olympics? Sweden, Norway, or Finland?
Norway: 148
What state gets the most snow? Washington, Vermont, or Alaska
Alaska gets the most snow. Valdez, Alaska gets an average snowfall of 325.3 inches/year. On 2/9/63, the same city got 78 inches of snow
Why is it important to eat citrus in the winter? For Vitamin C, to remind you of warm months, or for their color
Citrus fruits are high in vitamin C, which can help support your immune system during the winter cold season
Where can you see the Northern Lights?
Alaska, Iceland, Greenland, Norway, Find land, Sweden. Rarely in states such as Wisconsin, Maine, Massachusetts, Washington
Can penguins fly? yes or no
no, but they use their wings to swim quickly underwater
What new sport was added to the 2026 winter Olympics? Ski mountaineering, ice climbing, or tobbogan racing
Ski mountaineering or "skimo." It is a sprint and mixed relay event that mixes cross-country, climbing, and downhill skiing
What is a polar night? A time when the sun doesn't rise or the time in which polar bears leave hibernation
A period of time where the sun doesn't rise for over 24 hours in places within the arctic circle. In places like Svalbard, Norway, it's consistently dark for 100 days. The sun never rises above the horizon, so the stars and moon are the only natural light sources between November and January
Who invented hot chocolate? The British or Mayans
The Mayans invented hot chocolate around 500 BCE. They reportedly used ground up cocoa seeds, cornmeal, and chili peppers mixed with water (making it a spicier version!)
Which state has the most ski resorts? Colorado, New York, or Washington
NY has 52 ski resorts
Are bears completely asleep during hibernation? yes or no
During hibernation, bears stay in dens, dramatically slow heart/breathing rates, live off fat stores, give birth, and care for cubs. They don't eat, drink, or go to the bathroom, but they can wake quickly to leave if needed. They sleep and wake periodically to stretch, shift positions, and move around to prevent sores
What year was snowboarding invented? 1983, 1996, 1965
in 1965. Michigan engineer Sherman Poppen invented the first snowboard by attaching two skis together
Which country gets the most snow? Japan, Russia, or Greenland
Japan can get up to 600 inches of snow in a winter season. The combination of cold air from Russia and moisture from the sea of Japan causes perfect snowy conditions
What is the difference between soup and stew? They just have different names, stew is thicker than soup, or stew has meat but soup does not
Soups have enough liquid broth for the ingredients to float and cook faster (due to more liquid and finer ingredients). Stews only use enough liquid to simmer the ingredients (just enough to cover the large chunks of meat/vegetables), resulting in a thicker base. Stews cook slowly
What is the closest country to the North Pole? Greenland, Iceland, or Antartica
Greenland
What color are reindeer eyes turn in the winter? Red, black, or blue
Blue. This helps them capture light more effectively during this dark period of the year