Olympics
Which country in the Western Hemisphere is the only one to have won a medal at every Olympic Winter Games?
United States
Which classic Christmas movie set in New York City was filmed during a real Macy’s Day parade?
Miracle on 34th Street
_____is a sport in which players slide stones on a sheet of ice toward a target area called the “house”.
Curling
What deep-fried food is typically eaten around a winter Jewish holiday?
Latkes
Which country is famous for the iconic snowy Mount Fuji?
Which city in China has hosted both Winter and Summer Olympics?
Beijing
This American actor and filmmakers (best known for his toy movies) played 5 characters in this film about a Christmas train.
Tom Hanks
Skiing is the most popular sport in the U.S. Which East Coast state is home to the largest number of ski resorts (50+)?
New York
Where is Panettone eaten around Christmas and New Year’s?
Italy
In the Southern Hemisphere, when does winter take place?
June to August
Which European country known for its Viking heritage has won the most Winter Olympic medals?
Norway
Which Christmas film set in New York City starring an American actor and comedian did not use any CGI except for some snowing?
Elf
Which hockey team has the most Stanley Cups?
The Montreal Canadiens
Which classic Latin American dish is cooked wrapped around a banana leaf or corn husk?
Tamales
Where was the coldest temperature recorded in mainland U.S.? (Hint: it was -70 F)
Montana
Where were the first Winter Olympics held? (Hint: It’s next to Switzerland)
Chamonix, France
Which children’s film with this Home Improvement actor used real reindeer?
The Santa Clause
______ is a sport similar to ice hockey, played with a ball instead of a puck.
Bandy
Where does fondue originate from?
Switzerland
Where do people go to witness the winter solstice in the U.K.?
Stonehenge
In 2022, 222 athletes competed as part of Team USA in the Winter Olympics. Which state had the highest number of native athletes?
California
What novel is the Christmas movie Die Hard based off of?
Nothing Lasts Forever by Roderick Thorp
Where are the 2026 Winter Olympics scheduled to take place?
Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo
Which U.S. state popularized the Turkducken, the hybrid three-bird-roast?
Louisiana
Utqiaġvik, Alaska enters a period of near-total darkness also known as a “polar night”. How long does it last?
2+ months