Christmas creatures & animals
Winter weather
Winter break activities
Christmas symbols
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What is a Pixie?
A tiny green elf-like creature
100
What is a blizzard?
A severe snow storm with high winds
100
What is a skating rink?
A skating rink is a large area covered with ice where people go to ice-skate
100
What does the star symbolize?
It represents the star that appeared in the sky when Jesus Christ was born.
200
What is the reindeers task during Christmas?
Pull Santa Claus's sleigh
200
What is frost?
a deposit of small white ice crystals formed on the ground or other surfaces when the temperature falls below freezing
200
What is a ski slope?
a sloping surface which you can ski down
200
What does the Christmas tree symbolize?
Even before Christ’s birth, trees that stayed green all year long carried special meaning for people. A green, thriving tree in the dead of winter reminded people of hope and new life
300
What does the owl symbolize at Christmas?
Intelligence and wisdom symbolize a Christmas wish
300
What is the shortest day of the year?
21th of December
300
In which year was the snowboard invented?
1955, 1965 or 1980
1965
300
What does the bells symbolize?
For centuries, bells have been rung to announce the arrival of the Christmas season
400
What is the meaning of the Grinch?
One who spoils the pleasure of others
400
What is the name for: a hanging, tapering piece of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water?
Icicles
400
Why do we build snowmen?
While the origin of snowmen remains unclear, they have been used throughout history to make statements and to have fun
400
What does the Candy Canes/crook symbolize?
They can remind us of the staffs carried by the shepherds who visited the baby Jesus
500
The Krampus is said to....?
Krampus a legend, a half-goat, half-demon monster that punishes misbehaving children at Christmastime.
500
Which country in the world has the most snowfall?
Japan, the city of Aomori City in the mountains
500
What is a mechanism for transporting skiers up a hill?
Ski lift
500
Why are we giving each other gifts?
Christmas is the season of giving. The Wise Men who came to see Jesus presented him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh