Winter
At this temperature water freezes.
0 degrees C
What food and drink is left for Santa?
Milk and Cookies
In Home Alone, what is the name of the boy who gets left behind?
How do you say Merry Christmas in Spanish?
Feliz Navidad
What do you call the colorful ribbon tied in a loop on top of a present?
A bow
What do families often decorate with lights and ornaments during the winter holidays?
Christmas tree
On what date does winter officially starts?
December 21st
What warm meal is often eaten with a spoon in winter and made from vegetables, noodles, chicken...?
Soup
In Frozen, what is the name of the friendly snowman?
Olaf
In Australia, why are many holiday celebrations held at the beach?
Because it is summer there at that time.
What do children leave out in European countries for St. Nicholas to fill with gifts on St. Nicholas Day?
Shoes/Boots
On Christmas, what do many kids in the U.S. hang by the fireplace to be filled with goodies?
Stockings
The Winter Solstice (21st December) is the ___________ day of the year.
shortest
What holiday cookie is usually shaped like a little person?
Gingerbread man
True or False: The Polar Express is about a train that goes to the North Pole.
True
The Chinese wear this color on New Year for good luck.
Red
What do we call the list some kids make to tell what gifts they hope for?
A wish list
What drink company uses Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
Coca-Cola
What is it called when water freezes into white crystals that fall from the sky?
Snow
What fruit is common in winter pies, as well as in Thanksgiving sauce?
Cranberry
How many reindeer pull Santa's sleigh?
9 Reindeers
In the United Kingdom, what small toy or joke-filled treat is pulled apart during Christmas dinner?
A Christmas cracker.
What do children on the naughty list get for Christmas?
coal
Which European country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
a) Germany
b) France
3) Spain
a) Germany
What do we call the icy designs that form on windows?
Frost
This traditional Christmas decoration is actually a poisonous parasitic plant
What is Mistletoe?
This piece of Frosty the Snowman's clothing that gives him magical qualities.
Hat
What Jewish holiday tradition involves lighting one candle each night for eight nights?
Hanukkah
What type of gift usually fits inside a small envelope and lets the person choose what they want to buy?
A gift card
Which European country exports the most Christmas trees?
a) Sweden
b) Canada
c) Denmark
c) Denmark
The 2022 Winter Olympics were held in this big Asian country.
China
What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch?”
Eggnog
What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?
The Nutcracker
This African-American cultural celebration lasts seven days and focuses on principles like unity and creativity.
a) St. Lucia's Day
b) Kwanzaa
c) Maasai
b) Kwanzaa
What do you call a surprise gift exchange where you randomly pick a person to give a present to?
Secret Santa
What special ball drops in New York City at midnight to celebrate the New Year?
The Times Square Ball