Winter History
It's the last day of a pagan roman harvest festival, Saturnalia but now regarded as the day Christ was born
What is December 25th?
Born January 15th, 1929 he would be a Civil Rights Activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner
Who was Martin Luther King Jr?
If your power goes our you will need these to operate some safety devices (like your flashlight and radio).
What are batteries?
It is celebrated annually on March 17 at originally by those of Irish descent and recently with the consumption of traditional Irish food and in Chicago making the river green
What is St. Patrick’s Day?
It causes a loss of feeling and a white or pale appearance in extremities, such as fingers, toes, ear lobes or the tip of the nose. If symptoms are detected, get medical help immediately!
What is frostbite?
It became effective when signed by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863 on and stated "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction."
What is the 13th Amendment?
December 30, 1984 he is NBA basketball star and broke Kareem Abdul Jabbar's scoring record
What is LeBron James' birthday?
Just make sure this hand-crank or battery-powered item so you can stay in-the-know even if your electricity goes out.
What is a radio?
The first official celebration took place on February 2, 1887. Punxsutawney Phil is the furry rodent celebrity of this annually celebrated day.
What is Groundhog Day?
Wear this, because 40%of your body heat can be lost from head.
What is a hat?
February 4, 2004 – Mark Zuckerberg creates this social media platform.
What is Facebook?
Born January 14, 1968James Todd Smith. singer, actor television series NCIS Los Angeles.
What is LL Cool J's birthday?
When winter storms are at their worst, they sometimes knock out your electricity. A few candles won't hurt either.
What is a flashlight?
This year it occurs around December 21. It is the shortest day of the year.
What is the Winter Solstice?
Keep moving because it generates this
What is heat?
On Christmas 1776 this famous troop river crossing across the Delaware River is artistically shown in a famous painting
What George Washington's famous troop crossing across of the Delaware River?
On March 2, 1904 this famous author of various children's books was born Theodore Geisel
Who is “Dr. Seuss”?
Just in case you get stuck in your house — and can't make it to a hospital in case of an accident make sure you have one of these
What is a first aid kit?
He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 15 in 1929. He won the Nobel Peace Prize and was a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement and the only African American person to have a nationally recognized holiday with Arizona being the last state to recognize the day.
Who was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?
It is a condition brought on when the body temperature drops to less than 95°F. It can kill.
What is Hypothermia?
February 9, 1964 this British group appear on the Ed Sullivan Show.
Who are the Beatles?
December 25, 1642 he was scientist, mathematician and a forerunner in physics
What is the birthday of Sir Isaac Newton?
These keep your hands warmer than gloves
What are mittens?
The time of Lent is a solemn one of reflection for Christians, so the Tuesday before Lent begins is a time of merry-making for many people around the world.
What is Mardi Gras?
It's a natural fabric that is grown but o
nce wet, takes a long time to dry
and will sap your heat. Use synthetic fabrics that wick moisture from your skin and dry quickly.
What is cotton?