WINTER AROUND THE WORLD
Which state is known for having the coldest winters in the U.S.?
A) Florida
B) Minnesota
C) Texas
D) Illinois
Minnesota
In Iceland, people read books on Christmas Eve — true or false?
True
Which is colder: –5°C or –5°F?
–5°F
“Cold feet” means…
Getting nervous before doing something.
Germany is famous for winter markets. What snack is popular there?
Pretzels
In Alaska, some people use dogs instead of cars in winter — true or false?
True
What winter phenomenon creates colored lights in the sky in the Arctic?
the Northern Lights
“To break the ice” means…
To start a conversation and make people feel comfortable.
What do Salvadoran families often do at midnight on Christmas Eve?
Fireworks
In Spain, people eat 7 grapes at midnight on New Year’s and make a wish — true or false?
False (they eat 12!)
How many maximum sides can snowflakes have?
Snowflakes cannot have more than 6 sides.
“Snowed in” means…
Unable to leave because of heavy snow.
Which country has winter in July?
Australia
In Norway, kids hide their brooms on Christmas Eve — true or false?
True (to keep away bad spirits)
Which U.S. state NEVER gets natural snow?
A) Florida
B) Hawaii
C) Louisiana
Trick question — all three have recorded snow at least once
“On thin ice” means…
In a risky or dangerous situation.
Which place in Tanzania is the ONLY spot where you might see real snow in winter?
The top of Mount Kilimanjaro
Mexico has one of the longest holiday seasons in the world - true or false?
TRUE
From December 12 to January 6 (sometimes longer!).
What is the coldest temperature every recorded?
(NEGATIVE) −89.2 °C (−128.6 °F) in the Soviet Union (1983)
“Left out in the cold” means…
Ignored or excluded.