Winter
True or False: Snow can be colors other than white
True!
Due to algae, snow can appear pink and green (mostly in Antarctica)
What food and drink is left for Santa?
Milk and Cookies
What color is Rudolph's nose?
Red
This man, known for his kindness to children, may have been the inspiration for Santa Claus.
St. Nicholas
What sweet bread is filled with fruit and usually gifted at Christmas?
Fruitcake
Name 2 activities that are typically done in the snow
Sledding, snow ball fight, snow angel, build a snowman, build a snow fort, etc
What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch?”
Eggnog
What holiday movie takes place in "Whoville"
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
What is typically placed on the top of a Christmas tree?
A star or Angel
Is plain wrapping paper recyclable?
Yes!!!! Unless it has glitter!
What do trucks put on the road to melt ice and prevent the road from freezing?
What type of red and white candy is popular during the holiday season?
Candy Canes
Where does the Polar Express take children?
The North Pole
How many reindeer pull Santa's sleigh?
8 Reindeers
According to the song, what did my true love give to me on the fifth day of Christmas?
Five gold rings
What temperature is considered "freezing".
32 degrees F or below
Name 2 spices used to make gingerbread cookies.
What are Frosty's eyes made out of?
Coal
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
A.) Germany B.) Turkey c.) Russia
A.) Germany
What do you send to friends to wish them Merry Christmas?
Christmas cards
Antartica
Can you eat a mistletoe?
No, it is EXTREMELY poisonous.
Channel that is well-known for its holiday movie marathons.
Hallmark
Who are Santa's helpers?
Elves
What mischievous character makes pranks from the day after Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve?
The Elf on the Shelf
Although counterintuitive, what month is Earth closest to the Sun?
January (It's summer on the other side of the world!)
What holiday treat was inspired by the Shepard's who first visited baby Jesus?
Candy Cane
How many movies has the Grinch had?
A. 3 B. 7 C. 5
C. 5
1. Halloween Is Grinch Night (1977); 2. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000); 3. How Grinch Stole Christmas (1966); 4. The Grinch (2018); 5. The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat (1982)
What is the name of the famous Christmas ballet.
In the “Twelve Days of Christmas” song, how many French hens does the true love give?
Three
What occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce it, leading to dangerously low body temperature?
Hypothermia
What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch?”
Eggnog
Which of these is not a holiday movie?
Frozen, Home Alone, or It's a Wonderful Life
Frozen
How many total gifts were received in the song "12 days of Christmas?"
364
What vegetables do kids leave out for reindeer to eat on Christmas Eve?
Carrots
What state holds the record for the most snowfall in a 24 hour period?
A.) Washington B.) Colorado C.) New York
C.) Colorado
They had 75.8 inches of snow fall in one day. That is over 6 feet of snow.
What dessert is named after the ancient winter solstice custom of burning a log to celebrate longer days?
The Yule Log
Name one of the things Buddy the Elf eat on his spaghetti?
candy, candy corn, syrup, and sugar, chocolate syrup, marshmallows, Pop-Tarts
Why do people wear red on Chinese New Year?
A) It's fashionable B) It's lucky C) It is Santa's color
B) It's lucky
According to the Bible, what did the three wise men bring Baby Jesus?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
How many inches of freezing rain did Arkansas receive in the 2009 Ice Storm?
2 inches
The most popular holiday drink in December
Hot Chocolate
Name one of the top 5 highest grossing(makes the most money) Christmas movies.
The Grinch, Home Alone, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, A Christmas Carol, The Polar Express
What mythical figure punishes naughty children in central Europe?
Krampus
About how many packages per day does UPS deliver during the holiday?
A) 500,000 B) 3,000,000 C) 28,000,000
C.) 28,000,000
What country has the coldest inhabited place on Earth?
Oymyakon, Russia
averages winter temperatures around -58° Fahrenheit.
(oi-me-yon-kun)
What candy is believed to have been created on accident?
Fudge
In Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, what island do Rudolph and his friends land on?
The Island of Misfit Toys
In the Christian tradition the 4 weeks leading up to Christmas is know as
Advent
What famous plant, typically red or white, is given as a gift during the holidays?
Poinsettia