Holidays
Cards and candy are exchanged, and love is in the air.
What is Valentine's Day?
Born on February 11, 1847, this inventor held more than 1,000 patents for his inventions, including the telegraph and the light bulb.
Who is Thomas Edison?
An animal that has a body temperature that varies with the environment is said to be this.
What is cold-blooded?
This jolly happy soul had a corncob pipe, a button nose and 2 eyes made out of coal.
Who is Frosty the Snowman?
Although they can reach up to eight feet in height and weigh more than 1,600 pounds, they are known for their beautiful white fur.
What is a polar bear?
The shadow of this brown rodent predicts if spring is just around the corner, or if we will have six more weeks of winter.
What is Groundhog Day?
Born on February 4, 1913, this civil rights activist was best known for refusing to give up her seat on the bus in December, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama.
Who is Rosa Parks?
Lunch meats, such as turkey, bologna, salami, or roast beef are called this.
What are cold cuts?
This sometimes mischievous character is said to be responsible for bringing winter and cold.
Who is Jack Frost?
These cute creatures may be small but they are fast. Some species can swim up to 22 miles per hour! They tend to breed in large colonies which can include up to a thousand birds.
What is a penguin?
This federal holiday celebrates the January birthday of this minister and civil rights activist.
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
The King of Rock and Roll “Can’t Help Falling In Love” and was born on January 8, 1935.
Who is Elvis Presley?
This word means to find fault with or speak to as discipline.
What is scold?
This is the most famous reindeer in the North Pole.
Who is Rudolf?
These adorable little creatures twitch their noses and dig holes to help keep them warm. They are able to hop pretty fast and use their hind legs just like kangaroos do to help them outrun their predators.
What is an arctic hare?
This holiday is always held on the third Monday in February, near the birthdays of Washington and Lincoln.
What is Presidents Day?
Born on January 26, 1958, she is an American comedian, daytime television host of her own show, actress, writer, and producer.
Who is Ellen DeGeneres?
Also known as a blister, this common red mark is usually found on the face and is spread easily.
What is a cold sore?
This Princess (turned Queen) has the magical ability to manipulate ice and snow. She struggles to conceal her powers and accidentally injures her sister.
Who is Elsa?
This creature has thick fur on its body and paws that allows them to walk on ice and snow and conserve heat. They can even hear the exact location of its prey, even when they are buried beneath the snowy tundra.
What is an arctic fox?
Also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, this holiday is often celebrated with lion and dragon dances.
What is Chinese New Year?
Born January 17, 1706, this Founding Father of the United States and inventor of bifocals was well known for a kite experiment involving lightning. A science museum in Philadelphia is named after him.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
This word refers to a person who is marked by lack of sympathy, interest, or sensitivity.
What is cold-hearted?
This original fairy tale, written by Hans Christian Andersen, is the story of good versus evil as told through Gerda and her friend Kai. It eventually inspired the movie Frozen.
Who is the Snow Queen?
Known throughout the world for its beautiful fur and elusive behavior, this endangered large cat is found in the rugged mountains of Central Asia.
What is a snow leopard?