Winter Holidays
What winter holiday do people celebrate by lighting a menorah for eight days?
Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights
In “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” what does the Grinch use as a disguise when he visits Whoville?
He dresses up as Santa Claus
What is Christmas a celebration of?
The birth of Jesus
Which animal is known for pulling Santa’s sleigh?
Reindeer
What is the northernmost point on Earth?
The North Pole is the northernmost point on Earth, lying directly above the axis of rotation
What is celebrated on the third Monday of January, honoring an American civil rights leader?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In Frozen, what is the name of the kingdom that Anna and Elsa are princesses of?
Arendelle
What type of tree is traditionally used as a Christmas tree?
Traditionally, evergreen coniferous trees are used as Christmas trees, such as fir, pine, spruce, and sometimes cedar
Are reindeer and caribou the same species?
Yes! They are two different words to describe the same species of animal
What is the name of the famous ballet performed during the winter holiday season?
The Nutcracker
Which day is celebrated on February 2nd and involves a certain animal predicting the weather?
Groundhog Day
In the 2002 movie Ice Age, what type of animal is Sid: a pony, a walrus, or a sloth?
A sloth
What Christmas song includes the lyrics “Jingle all the way”?
Jingle Bells
Where do emperor penguins live?
Emperor penguins are native to Antarctica
Which vegetable is often used as the nose for a traditional snowman?
A carrot
What winter holiday is known as the “Festival of Colours” in India and is celebrated by throwing colored powder: Rosh Hashanah, Holi, or Kwanzaa?
Holi. Although primarily observed in spring, it is closely associated with the end of winter in India
In the movie “Frozen,” which is often watched around Christmas, what is the name of the snowman who loves warm hugs?
Olaf
How many days of Christmas are there?
Twelve
What kind of animals can you find at the North Pole?
The North Pole is home to a variety of Arctic animals, including polar bears, Arctic foxes, and seals
What is the shortest day of the year?
December 21 for the Northern Hemisphere, June 21 for the Southern Hemisphere
What is a dreidel: a pancake, a decoration, or a four-sided spinning top?
A four-sided spinning top. It’s used in a game played during the Jewish holiday Hanukkah
Which winter holiday film (based on a book) features a character named Ebenezer Scrooge?
A Christmas Carol
What country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition as we know it today: Mali, Germany, or India?
Germany is credited with starting the modern Christmas tree tradition in the 16th century when devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes
What is the term for a young seal, which is often seen on icy platforms in polar regions?
Pup
What is the shortest day of the year called?
Winter solstice