December Around the World
Eight crazy nights
Hanukkah
A thick layer of fat that insulates marine mammals from the cold ocean.
Blubber
The snowiest city on earth is Aomori City, which is located in which country?
A) Japan
B) Austria
C) Norway
A) Japan
Another name for a very brief period of time
Moment
This holiday marks the first day of Winter.
Winter Solstice (Yule)
Polar bears' skin is adapted to better retain cold. What color is their skin?
Black
All snowflakes have how many sides?
A) 6
B) 8
C) 7
A) 6
If you have a rash, you might need to purchase this cream to put on it
Ointment
A week-long celebration of African and African-American culture.
Kawanzaa
What cardinal direction do migratory birds fly for winter?
South
Snow takes up more space than rain. How many inches of snow equals one inch of rain?
A) 2
B) 10
C) 16
B) 10
This is another name for the British governing body
Parliament
A holiday celebrated at midnight with Champagne and Fireworks.
New Year's Eve
Plants entering this resting state where growth slows or stops, allowing the plant to conserve energy during the cold season.
Dormant State / Dormancy
Snow falls at an average rate of how many miles per hour?
A) 5 mph
B) 3 mph
C) 9 mph
B) 3 mph
A lisp or a stutter are speech examples classified under this more formal term
Impediment
The day after Christmas, a British and Canadian tradition.
Boxing Day
What Epigenetic modification do Holly leaves have to fend off hungry animals in barren winters?
Spikey leaves
Chionophobia is the fear of snow, but what specifically about snow?
A) slipping in snow
B) eating "yellow" snow
C) being buried under snow
C) being buried under snow
A material similar to papyrus, ancient scrolls were often written on this
Parchment