In the movie It’s a Wonderful Life, what happens every time a bell rings?
An angel gets its wings
In what country did the tradition of decorating gingerbread houses start?
Germany
Animals such as bears, skunks and chipmunks do this in the winter?
Hibernate
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6
Where was the first Winter Olympics held?
Chamonix, France
Which country did eggnog come from?
England
What is the name of the Grinch’s dog?
Max
What day is National Eggnog Day?
December 24th
What is the word used for when animals move down south for the winter?
Migration
What is the shortest day of the year called?
Winter Solstice
Which state has the most ski resorts?
New York
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas Tree?
Germany
Which actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks
What part of a Christmas tree can be used to make tea?
The pine needles
Which animal’s fur turns white in winter?
Arctic fox
What temperature is considered freezing?
32 degrees Fahrenheit
How many athletes have won medals at both the Winter and Summer Olympics?
Five
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1892?
The Nutcracker
What Christmas carol is sung at the end of A Charlie Brown Christmas?
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
What does the song “We Wish you a Merry Christmas” ask you to bring?
Figgy Pudding
In the movie Ice Age, what animal is Sid?
Sloth
What is the fear of snow called?
Chionophobia
How old is the world's youngest Olympic skier?
Seba Johnson, age 14
According to Austrian folklore, what horned figure punishes naughty children during the holiday season?
Krampus
What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
Home Alone
What is the most popular flavor of chocolate Santa?
milk chocolate
Where do slugs go during the winter when the temperature goes below the freezing level?
Underground
What is the lowest temperature ever recorded in the United States?
-80 F in Alaska in 1971
What is the name of the dogsled race that goes from Anchorage to Nome in early March?
The Iditarod
What real-life person is Santa Claus based on?
The Christian bishop St. Nicholas