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100

What date is the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

December 21st (Winter Solstice)

100

In hockey, how many players per team are on the ice at once?

6

100

How many nights does Hanukkah last?  

8

100

In Home Alone 1, where does Kevin’s family end up for the holidays?

Paris

100

Which famous duo sang Last Christmas?

Wham!

200

What process turns water vapour directly into ice crystals on surfaces, creating frosty patterns?

Deposition

200

Which Canadian hockey team has the most Stanley Cups?

Montreal Canadiens

200

How many principles are celebrated during Kwanzaa?

7

200

In A Christmas Story, what does Ralphie's mom say when he asks for a BB gun?

"You'll shoot your eye out"

200

Which song talks about a snowman who “came to life one day”?

Frosty the Snowman

300

How many sides does a usual snowflake have?

6

300

What two main types of skiing are competed in the Olympics?

Alpine and Nordic

300

What dish is traditionally eaten during Lunar New Year for good luck and wealth?

Dumplings

300

Who is the creator of The Nightmare Before Christmas?

The Princess Switch




300

Which classic holiday song opens with the line “City sidewalks, busy sidewalks…”?

Silver Bells

400

In the Southern Hemisphere, when does winter take place?

June to August

400

What country is considered the birthplace of modern skiing?

Norway

400

Lunar New Year 2025 is the year of what animal?

Snake

400

What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?

Home Alone

400

In The Twelve Days of Christmas, how many total gifts are given on the last day?

78

500

In which country can you best see the Northern Lights?

Iceland

500

Snowboarding first became an Olympic sport in what year?

1998

500

What country does the holiday drink Coquito originate from?

Puerto Rico

500

Which actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?

Tom Hanks

500

What classic Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?

Jingle Bells