Winter Holiday Culture
What winter holiday is an annual celebration of African-American culture?
Kwanzaa
What is the official FIRST day of Winter?
December 21st
Myth or Fact: You lose most of your body heat through your head
Myth
USA
What is the highest grossing Christmas movie?
The Grinch
The word "Hanukkah" means-
Dedication and/or
Festival of Lights
Chionophobia is the fear of what?
Fear of Snow
What organ is considered especially sensitive during the Winter in traditional Chinese medicine?
Kidneys
How many Winter Olympic Games have there been?
a) 21 b) 24 c) 44
b) 24
In the movie Elf, what was the first rule of The Code of Elves?
Treat every day like Christmas
What is given by parents to kids in the Chinese New Year?
Red envelopes
In what state will you find a town named Christmas?
Michigan
Adults should consume around how much vitamin C each day during Winter?
75-90 mg
In what city did the first Winter Olympics take place?
Chamonix, France
The movie, A Miracle on 34th Street, is based on this real-life department store.
Macy's
Christmas was declared a national holiday in-?
1870
How long does Winter last on the planet of Uranus?
21 years
This nutrient, essential for immune function, is commonly obtained from sunlight exposure and may require supplementation during the winter months due to shorter daylight hours.
Vitamin D
How many times has Canada hosted the Winter Olympics?
2
Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks
Las Posadas is mainly celebrated in which countries/regions?
Mexico & Latin America
What is the US world record for the most snow to fall in a single calendar day?
63 inches
What are the top 3 cities in the World that promote Winter wellness?
London, UK
Tokyo, Japan,
Singapore
Only once have the Winter Olympic Games been played two years apart. What two years did that happen?
1992 and 1994
In this 2003 holiday movie, the protagonist, played by Ben Stiller, struggles with his role in his family’s Hanukkah celebration, while dealing with family dynamics and unexpected mishaps during the holiday season.
Meet the Fockers