Chionophobia is the fear of this weather phenomenon, which is required for many winter sports
Snow
This holiday (endorsed by your dentist) is celebrated on the Friday after Thanksgiving - stressing the importance of cleaning between your teeth
National Flossing Day
The funk-disco song Le Freak was written by Nile Rodgers of Chic after being denied entrance to this New York City club on New Year’s Eve 1977
Studio 54
In this Nordic country, known for its Viking heritage, you can visit the Ice Hotel – built entirely of ice and snow
Sweden
In 1817, New York became the first of several states to officially adopt this annual holiday; though each celebrated it on a different day
Thanksgiving
Though Canada is known for dominating this sport at the Winter Olympics (practically sweeping up the medals), it originated in Scotland.
Curling
This unsanctioned event took place in western Europe in late December 1914, included exchanges of food, tobacco, and alcohol, plus multiple soccer matches.
The Christmas Truce
Charles Dickens’ other story about a man experiencing three ghostly visits
The Signalman]
Although counterintuitive to us, the Earth is closest to the Sun in this month
January
December 17th commemorates these famous brothers’ ground-breaking accomplishment – essential to Boeings business
The Wright brothers, first powered flight
This type of winter storm is defined by reduced visibility, strong winds, and a duration of at least 3 hours