Winter Wonders
Cozy Winter Traditions
Global Winter Celebrations
Winter Flicks
100

This spectacular natural light display in the Arctic night sky is caused by charged particles from the sun colliding with atmospheric gases

What is the Aurora Borealis/Northern Lights?

100

 A traditional spiced cookie, often decorated with icing, especially popular during the Holidays.

What is gingerbread?

100

This Jewish festival of lights, often in December, commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple.

Hanukkah

100

This character from the movie "Frozen" famously proclaims, "The cold never bothered me anyway". 

Who is Elsa?

200

In the Northern Hemisphere, this astronomical event marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, after which days begin to get longer again

What is the winter solstice?

200

This sweet, warm drink often topped with marshmallows is perfect for a cold night.

What is hot cocoa?

200

In Denmark, a New Year's Eve tradition involves saving plates and then doing this to friends' doors to symbolize good luck and leaving behind past arguments.

What is smashing them?

200

This 1990 film, the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time, features Kevin McCallister using booby traps to defend his home from two burglars.

What is Home Alone? 

300

This animal, found in the Arctic tundra, changes its coat color from brown or gray in the summer to white in the winter for camouflage and insulation

What is the Arctic Fox?

300

A sprig of this green plant with red berries is traditionally kissed under

What is mistletoe?

300

In Japan, families often celebrate Christmas Eve with a meal from this American fast-food chain.

What is KFC?

300

Set in a remote, snowbound hotel, Jack Torrance slowly loses his mind in this iconic Stanley Kubrick psychological horror film.

What is The Shining?

400

This red-flowered plant, often seen in homes during the holidays, is actually a tropical species but has become a winter botanical staple

What is the poinsettia?

400

The simple joy of building structures out of packed snow in your yard.

What is building a snowman?

400

In Spain, during New Years Eve, this snack is eaten for luck.

What are grapes?

400

This 2015 survival film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a frontiersman fighting for his life in a brutal, 19th-century winter wilderness.

What is The Revenant?


500

A snowflake typically has this many sides.

What is six?

500

This drink is popular during the holidays and is made with eggs, milk, sugar, and spices?

What is Eggnog?

500

In Latin American tradition, this action on New Year's Eve is believed to help you manifest a vacation?

What is running around the block with a suitcase?

500

In the 1947 film "Miracle on 34th Street", which real-life department store does Kris Kringle work for? 

What is Macy's?