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100

What frozen water falls from the sky in winter?

Snow

100

What holiday includes decorating a tree?

Christmas

100

Which hemisphere has winter in December?

Northern

100

What red and white candy is popular in winter?

Candy Cane

100

Sport played with sticks and pucks?

Hockey

200

At what temperature does water freeze?

32 Degrees F/ 0 degrees C

200

What winter holiday lasts eight nights?

Hanukkah

200

Which hemisphere has summer in December?

Southern

200

What warm drink is popular in the winter? Hint: marshmallows

hot cocoa

200

What do people ride down snowy hills?

Sled

300

What winter storm includes snow, ice, and strong winds?

Blizzard

300

What do people light during Kwanzaa?

Candles/ Kinara

300

During winter, what city activity do many people enjoy in parks or downtown areas?

Ice skating or holiday light displays

300

What hot drink is made with apples and spices? 

Apple cider

300

What animal hibernates in winter?

Bear

400

What do we call the coldest season of the year?

Winter

400

Who delivers gifts through chimneys?

Santa Claus

400

Name a country in the Northern Hemisphere where it’s winter in December.

United States, Canada, Germany, Japan,

400

What's a popular cookie that we associate with the winter holidays?

Gingerbread
400

How many sides does a snowflake have? 

6

500

What layer of ice makes roads slippery?

Black Ice

500

Out with the old, In with the NEW. What holiday celebrate the concept?

New Year's Eve/ Day

500

Name a country in the Southern Hemisphere where it’s summer in December.

Australia, South Africa, Brazil, Argentina

500

Name one item people add to their hot cocoa?

Marshmallows, candy canes

500

What's the shortest day of the year called?

Winter solstice