Holiday Traditions
What country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition?
Germany!
What is the name of the star that guided the Wise Men in the Christmas story?
Star of Bethlehem
Where have we spent the most Christmases
North Carolina
How does light move?
In a straight line
Where is the largest Christmas tree?
Dortmund, Germany, and is known as the "King Kong" of Christmas trees
What is the term for a light display caused by particles in Earth’s atmosphere, like the Northern Lights?
Aurora Borealis
Who is the last person who traveled outside the country?
Thayer
What is the color of light produced when sunlight is scattered in the atmosphere?
Blue
Where is the biggest Christmas market located?
Austria (The Vienna Christmas World on Rathausplatz in Vienna)
What famous Christmas tree in New York City is topped with a giant star?
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree
How many people in this room have a college degree?
2
What time during the day is the most light being used?
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Why is there a star at the top of a Christmas tree?
To symbolize the "Star of Bethlehem" from the Bible, which guided the wise men to the birthplace of Jesus, signifying the light and hope associated with his birth
Which constellation contains the Big Dipper
Ursa Major
Who wakes up the earliest?
Thayer
What is the amount of money spent on light energy in the US per year?
$50 billion
How many years does it take for a pine tree to grow to an acceptable Christmas tree height
15 years
T/F: Stars are only visible at night
False
How many people are in the WhatsApp group chat?
16
What type of light is created by wavelengths between 620 and 750 nanometers?
Red light