Winter & Nature
The name of the Northern Lights, a natural light display in Earth's sky, predominantly seen in the polar regions.
Aurora Borealis
This U.S. state became the 49th state in January 1959.
Alaska
This sport evolved from skateboarding and surfing.
Snowboarding
Celebrated on the third Monday of January in the United States.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
This spicy, festive drink contains wine, spices, and fruit, often served hot.
Mulled wine
The average amount of time it takes for a snowflake to reach the ground.
1 hour
This was the year of the first Times Square Ball Drop in NYC.
1907
Speed skating originated in this country.
The Netherlands
The Netherlands is widely regarded as the birthplace of speed skating, with roots dating to at least the 13th century. The sport gained international organization by the late 19th century and entered the Winter Olympics in 1924 (men) and 1960 (women).
January 8, 1935 is the birthdate of the King of Rock n Roll.
Elvis Presley
In Spain, 12 of this food is eaten at midnight on New Year's Eve for good luck.
Grapes
The U.S. state that is home to the largest number of ski resorts.
New York
This major U.S. landmark opened on January 2, 1892.
Ellis Island
A small-sled racing sport in which the rider lies on their back and steers by subtle leg and shoulder movements.
Lugeing
Lugeing, or luge tobogganing, is a distinct form of small-sled racing. Unlike other sled sports where steering involves handles or large shifts in weight, lugers control direction through precise leg and shoulder movements—reaching speeds of up to 90 mph while lying inches above the ice.
This is the year the first Rose Parade in Pasadena started.
1890
This is America's favorite holiday beverage?
Hot Chocolate
This is a rare event where lightening and thunder occur during a snowfall.
Thundersnow.
This was the first year the winter olympics were held.
1924
A sledding sport that requires rider to travel headfirst with their faces just inches above the icy course.
Skeleton Sledding
In skeleton sledding, athletes race headfirst and prone on narrow sleds—often topping 80 mph (129 km/h).
January 17 is the birthdate of this world-renowned statesman, inventor, and scientist. He was also fascinated by agriculture.
Benjamin Franklin
The purpose of this food was for medicinal syrup and ointment.
Marshmallow
Originally, marshmallows were made from the root sap of the marsh mallow plant (Althaea officinalis), combined with sugar and egg white. This concoction served as a medicinal syrup and ointment, known for its soothing properties to treat ailments like sore throats, coughs, and skin irritations. Over the years, the use of marshmallows transitioned from medicinal to culinary, evolving into the sweet treat we know today.
This animal freezes solid in the winter, and then thaws when it warms back up.
Wood Frog
January 1 of this year, Abraham Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation.
1863
This sport consists of sliding down an ice covered natural or artificial incline on a four-runner sleigh
Bobsledding
The sport of bobsledding entails sliding down an ice-covered natural or artificial incline on a four-runner sled (called a bobsled, bobsleigh, or bob) that carries either two or four persons.
This French-speaking nation declared independence on January 1, 1804.
Haiti
The country where fondue originated from.
Switzerland