General Christmas
Rudolph
Which city does Buddy the Elf travel to to find his dad?
New York City
Name ONE a holiday other than Christmas celebrated around this time of year.
Boxing day, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, New Year
What Is The Coldest Month in Wisconsin?
What winter sport evolved from skateboarding and surfing?
snowboarding
Both gingerbread houses and candy canes were almost certainly introduced to the U.S. by immigrants from what country?
What’s the name of the Grinch’s dog?
Max
How long does Hanukkah last?
8 days
Name one of the seven snowiest cities in Wisconsin
Hurley, Ashland, Superior, Rhinelander, Rothschild, Wausau, or Kronenwetter.
Which kind of ski race follows a winding course between pairs of poles topped with flags?
Slalom
Many cultures have a tradition of hanging this food-shaped ornament on the Christmas tree. What is the item?
The Christmas pickle, or the Weihnachtsgurke!
What were Frosty’s first words after coming to life?
"Happy Birthday!"
Which sports league has played a game on Christmas Day almost every year since its inception in 1946?
NBA
How many days did the longest blizzard last?
2 days, from January 28 and 30 in 1947
What sport consists of sliding down an ice-covered natural or artificial incline on a four-runner sleigh?
bobsledding
How much does the average American currently spend on gifts and holiday items?
Nearly, $1000!
How did Rudolph’s father, Donner, try hiding his son’s nose?
He covered Rudolph’s nose with black mud.
What tradition do Kwanzaa and Hanukkah share?
Nightly lighting of candles throughout the holiday
How many inches fell on our heaviest snowday?
On December 26, 1904, 26 inches fell
Which country did speed skating originate in?
Netherlands
The holiday decoration tinsel was originally made from strands of what metal?
Silver
What’s the name of the town It’s a Wonderful Life takes place in?
Bedford Falls
What is the most popular meal for Christmas in Japan?
KFC
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Wisconsin?
-55 degrees F
Who dominated dogsled racing in the 1980s and early 1990s, winning the Iditarod four times?
Susan Butcher