Winter Fun Facts
Which country is the only one to have won a medal at every Olympic Winter Games?
A. United States
B. United Kingdom
C. Germany
A. United States
What is the name of the Grinch’s dog?
A. Rocky
B. Max
C. Buddy
B. Max
When was Chuck's anointed birthday?
A. December 31st
B. February 14th
C. July 4th
B. February 14th (Valentine's Pup)
Northern Wisconsin is known for its production of what berry?
A. Blackberries
B. Strawberries
C. Cranberries
C. Cranberries
What were the three gifts brought to the baby Jesus?
A. Gold, silver, myrrh
B. Gold, frankincense, myrrh
C. Gold, myrrh, copper
B. Gold, frankincense, myrrh
How many sides does a snowflake have?
A. 6
B. 8
C. 9
A. 6
What is the name of the main villain in A Nightmare Before Christmas?
A. Jack Skellington
B. Oogie Boogie
C. Mr. Hyde
B. Oogie Boogie
What was the name of the lake that Roxanne fell through the dock at?
A. Phillips Lake
B. Wilson Lake
C. Mercer Lake
B. Wilson Lake
The most snowfall ever recorded in one season in Wisconsin happened between 1996 and 1997 - how many inches fell?
A. 75
B. 165
C. 295
C. 295 inches—almost 25 feet!
What gives gingerbread its characteristic dark color?
A. Vanilla
B. Molasses
C. Cinnamon
B. Molasses
Gingerbread dates back to ancient Greece, but the medieval version we recognize came from European monks. Queen Elizabeth I is credited with inventing gingerbread men - she had them made to resemble visiting dignitaries!
For how many months will the average grizzly bear hibernate?
A. 1-3 months
B. 3-5 months
C. 5-7 months
C. 5-7 months
In the movie Elf, what was the first rule of the code of elves?
A. Stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
B. The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear
C. Treat every day like Christmas
C. Treat everyday life Christmas
What were the names of the two dolphin's at Theater of the Sea in Islamorada?
A. Echo & Gambit
B. Luna & Sebastian
C. Kimbit & Sherman
C. Kimbit & Sherman
When was Marquette and Jolliet's first recorded visit to this area?
A. 1673
B. 1696
C. 1709
What percentage of American families choose ham over turkey for Christmas dinner?
A. 30 %
B. 40 %
C. 50%
A. Approximately 30%
Ham is particularly popular in Southern states where pig farming was historically more common than turkey raising. According to holiday dining statistics, while turkey remains the most popular choice, a significant portion of American families prefer ham for their Christmas celebration. The tradition of Christmas ham also connects to European customs, where preserved meats were slaughtered in autumn and ready to eat by December.
What country has a town that gets no sunlight during the Polar Night?
A. Norway
B. Iceland
C. Sweden
A. Norway
In a Nightmare Before Christmas, what was the first thing Lock, Shock, & Barrel tried to kidnap, thinking it was Santa?
A. Cupid
B. A Leprechaun
C. The Easter Bunny
C. The Easter Bunny
Who did the Bucks play when we all went to the game together in 2022?
A. Brooklyn Nets
B. Miami Heat
C. Washington Wizards
A. Brooklyn Nets
The largest _____ ever excavated was found in Kenosha County in 1990.
A. Saber-toothed Tiger
B. Woolly mammoth
C. Giant ground sloth
B. Woolly mammoth
According to the Gospel of Matthew - the Wise Men saw the Star in the:
A. North
B. East
C. West
B. East
Skiing is the most popular winter sport in the US. Which US state is home to the largest number of ski resorts (50+)?
A. Utah
B. New York
C. Colorado
B. New York
What Christmas carol is sung at the end of A Charlie Brown Christmas?
A. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
B. Silent Night
C. Jingle Bells
A. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
What is the birth order of both Roxanne & Chips siblings?
A.
Skemp: Edd, Andy, Amy, Ann, Chip, Sarah
Lenzendorf: Gary, Denny, Phyllis, Cheri, Sandy, Robin, Jeff, Renee, Roxanne
B.
Skemp: Andy, Edd, Amy, Ann, Chip, Sarah
Lenzendorf: Gary, Denny, Phyllis, Cheri, Sandy, Robin, Jeff, Renee, Roxanne
C.
Skemp: Andy, Edd, Amy, Ann, Chip, Sarah
Lenzendorf: Gary, Phyllis, Denny, Cheri, Sandy, Robin, Jeff, Renee, Roxanne
Skemp: Andy, Edd, Amy, Ann, Chip, Sarah
Lenzendorf: Gary, Denny, Phyllis, Cheri, Sandy, Robin, Jeff, Renee, Roxanne
Delavan, Wisconsin is the location of the factory that produces what brand of rectangular chocolate?
A. Crunch Bars
B. Ghirardelli
C. Andes Mints
C. Andes Mints
What Christmas carol did NASA broadcast to astronauts during a space mission in 1965?
A. "Jingle Bells"
B. "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
C. "Silent Night"
A. Jingle Bells