Baby it's cold outside
Despite its name, this country is mostly ice and is home to the world’s largest ice sheet outside Antarctica.
Greenland
Often described as a trickster, this Norse god caused plenty of divine chaos—including that whole “end of the world” prophecy.
Loki
This agricultural tool—essentially a long handle with a flat blade—is used for weeding and cultivating soil.
Hoe
This 1954 song by Johnny Marks tells the story of a misfit reindeer with a glowing red nose.
Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer
This piece of land is completely surrounded by water—no bridges required.
iSland
With a capital city just shy of the Arctic Circle, this Nordic country is known as the “Land of Fire and Ice.”
Iceland
Known in folklore for robbing from the rich, this outlaw and his Merry Men weren’t exactly model citizens—depending on which sheriff you ask.
Robin Hood
Backpackers favor this type of accommodation, where the price is low and the roommates are many.
Hostel
This “Christmas Queen” released All I Want for Christmas Is You in 1994, which remains a holiday staple.
Mariah Carey
When you borrow money and haven’t yet paid it back, accountants call this a liability.
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The Siberian town of Oymyakon, located in this country, is often called the “Pole of Cold” for its -50°C winters.
Russia
This mischievous Irish fairy shoemaker is known for hoarding gold and tricking anyone foolish enough to try catching him.
Leprechaun
Located on Oʻahu’s south shore, this Pacific capital city is famous for Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, and being the gateway to the Hawaiian Islands.
Honolulu
This 1939 novelty song by Vaughn Monroe describes a snowman who’s “frozen stiff,” making him the first famous frosty holiday figure in American pop culture.
Frosty the Snowman
This fortified structure—home to kings, queens, and the occasional ghost—often sits atop a hill and once served as both residence and defense.
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This Nordic capital sits on the Baltic Sea and regularly hosts temperatures well below freezing—yet still ranks among the world’s happiest cities.
Helsinki
This horned Alpine creature is famous for punishing misbehaving children while Saint Nicholas handles the nice ones.
Krampus
This word describes the practice of systematically arranging and cultivating plants, often in gardens or greenhouses.
Horticulture
Originally adapted from the Welsh tune “Nos Galan", this carol invites you to get festive with greenery—then expresses joy exclusively through repeated “fa-la-la’s.”
Deck the Halls
This small mythical creature often appears in gardens wearing a pointy red hat.
Gnome
The Global Seed Vault—often called the “doomsday vault”—is famously located in this frozen region which is a home to more polar bears than people
Svalbard
This demonic creature of Jewish folklore is often formed from clay and brought to life—sometimes with unintended, chaotic consequences.
Golem
This 3-D image appears to float in space, created by recorded light patterns rather than mirrors or screens.
Hologram
Sung by Bill Crosby, this song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song after being featured in the 1942 movie Holiday Inn
White Christmas
A hint so faint you almost miss it—but keen observers notice it—can be described with this adjective.
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