“The most famous reindeer of all,” was the product of Robert L. May’s imagination in 1939. What is this reindeer's name?
Rudolph!
Which is colder, the North Pole or the South Pole?
South Pole!
What makes the South Pole so much colder than the North Pole is that it sits on top of a very thick ice sheet, which itself sits on a continent.
What movie involves a mammoth on a mission, a clumsy sloth, and a squirrel trying to find a place to store his acorn for the winter?
Ice Age
How often do the Winter Olympics take place?
Every 4 years
What food and drink are typically left out for Santa to eat?
Milk and Cookies
What are 3 states that 98% of the world's Christmas trees are grown in today?
3 of the States Listed Below should be said:
California
Oregon
Michigan
Washington
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
How many sides does a snowflake typically have?
6
Snow Buddies is a 2008 American adventure comedy film and the second installment in the Air Buddies series. What type of dog are these puppies?
Golden retrievers
What country did modern ice hockey originate in?
Canada
What minty treat is said to have originated in Germany in the 1670s?
What famous Christmas novel contributed to the historic shift in the celebration of Christmas from a rambunctious, carnival-like holiday to a family-centered holiday?
A Christmas Carol
English author Charles Dickens created the classic holiday tale, A Christmas Carol. The story’s message-the importance of charity and goodwill towards all humankind-struck a powerful chord in the United States and England and showed members of Victorian society the benefits of celebrating the holiday.
True or False: Every single snowflake is different/unique?
False!
Snow crystals usually form unique patterns, but there’s at least one instance of identical snowflakes in the record books. In 1988, two snowflakes collected from a Wisconsin storm were confirmed to be twins at an atmospheric research center in Colorado.
Name 3 songs from the first Frozen movie.
Name 3 countries where ice hockey is most popular.
Canada, USA, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Czech Republic, England, Switzerland, Slovakia
According to certain researchers, the first gingerbread houses originated in Germany, as a result of what well-known Grimm's fairy tale?
Hansel & Gretel
Holiday decorating sends nearly how many people to the ER each year?
15,000
If you've ever watched Clark Griswold decorate his house in Christmas Vacation this stat likely doesn't shock you. In fact, the Consumer Product Safety Commission's most recent news release estimates that 14,700 people visit hospital emergency rooms each November and December from holiday-related decorating accidents — which is about 240 injuries per day. The most common accidents involve falling, lacerations, and back strains.
What day is Winter Solstice?
December 21st!
(December 20th acceptable)
What is the name of the once peaceful realm that was put under an eternal curse to be always winter but never Christmas?
Narnia
What winter sport includes two and four-person crews careening down an ice-covered track with sharp turns at 80-90 mph?
Bobsleighing
The roots of this rolled chocolate sponge go way back to the Iron Age, when Celts would burn huge decorated logs to celebrate the winter solstice. What is the name of this pastry?
Yule log (Cake)!
The legend of Santa Claus can be traced back to 280 AD to a monk named St. Nicholas who gave away all of his inherited wealth and traveled the countryside helping the poor and sick, becoming known as the protector of children and sailors. What country is he from?
Turkey
What month is the Winter Solstice in Brazil and Argentina?
June! (21st)
What is the name of the villain in the movie Anastasia?
Rasputin
What is the oldest sport in Winter Olympics history?
Figure skating
Name at least 2 current winter holiday coffee flavors at Starbucks. It must be exact with the flavor.
Starbucks --
Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée, Chestnut Praline, Irish Cream, Sugar Cookie