Bundle Up
In the winter of 1935, after almost dying from the cold on a fishing trip, this Seattle man created the original down coat.
Who is Eddie Bauer?
This "theme-park city" is the second most traveled to destination during the winter months, the first being New York City.
What is Orlando, Florida?
43% of New Year's resolutions are broken for this reason.
What is lack of motivation?
This American city landmark has been a tradition for gathering together and watching the New Year drop.
What is Times Square?
Cuffing season – a period of time when singles are more likely to commit to a short-term relationship rather than engage in casual affairs – is in full swing with all the cold weather the US is getting. This generation is most likely to partake in the winter tradition.
What are Millennials?
In a recent study, out of those surveyed, over 50% of millennials said they believe in cuffing season and 25% said they would consider partaking.
Feathers from this bird, commonly found in the country north of us, are used to make down jackets.
What are goose feathers?
Nestled in the Sonoran Desert, this city is a haven for snowbirds seeking golf, spas, and outdoor adventures, making it a top winter destination.
What is Scottsdale, Arizona?
Worldwide the most popular resolutions include goals to change eating habits and consume less alcohol in order to achieve this outcome.
What is planning to exercise, stick to a workout plan or do more physical activity?
This country celebrates the New Year by wearing polka dots for good luck.
What is the Phillipines?
This family-owned American company based in Kansas City, Missouri. Founded in 1910 is the oldest and largest manufacturer of greeting cards in the United States... and produces some of our favorite sappy romantic movies.
What is Hallmark?
In 2022, the founder of this company decided to transfer his ownership and dedicate all future profits to fight climate change.
What is Patagonia?
All of these animals migrate during the winter, except for one...
1. Geese 2. Emperor Penguin 3. Canada Goose 4. Grizzly Bears 5. Grey Whale
What are Grizzly Bears?
This country starts off the year with a warm bowl of soba noodles. The tradition reportedly started in the Kamakura period, and it is believed that eating the long thin noodles symbolizes a literal break away from the old year.
What is Japan?
For the Lunar New Year, this color is considered good luck.
What is red?
Americans are expected to spend an average of approximately this much on their loved ones for Valentine's Day.
What is between $150 - $250?
This outdoor clothing company was founded in 1912 and is still headquartered in Freeport Maine.
What is LL (Leon Leonwood) Bean?
Monarch butterflies complete a round-trip migration of up to 3,000 miles (4,828 km) from North America to this warm country located in South America.
What is Mexico?
This migration occurs across multiple generations of Monarch butterflies
For many people, the first month after making a resolution is the hardest, but if you can get through it, you significantly up the odds of it becoming a permanent change. This percentage of people won't even last 31 days.
What 33%, so you really have to buckle down and keep your eyes on the prize if you want to still be going strong by February.
This European country rings in the new year by consuming 12 grapes precisely at midnight.
What is Spain?
Nearly 250 million roses are grown in preparation for Valentine's Day each year, primarily from these 3 countries... Name one.
What are Ecuador, Kenya, or Columbia?
In an effort to provide the flowers for the holiday, countries including Ecuador, Kenya, or Columbia ship the roses to the U.S. since they do not grow in the colder temperatures we experience in February.
The Danish tradition that creates the feeling of coziness and contentment evoked by simple comforts, such as being wrapped up in a blanket, having conversations with friends or family, enjoying warm food, etc.
What is hygge? Pronounced (hoo-guh)
Birds in migration can travel as far as this many miles.
a. 500 - 1,000
b. 5,000 - 20,000
c. 25,000 - 50,000
What is (b) 16,000 miles?
The tradition of New Year's Resolution goes back to this era when knights took the 'peacock vow' at the end of the Christmas season to re-affirm their commitment to chivalry.
What is Medieval?
The song Auld Lang Syne originated in this country.
.. sing along anyone?
What is Scotland?
Valentine's Day has its roots in this ancient Pagan fertility festival which was celebrated on February 15 in ancient Rome.
What is Lupercalia?