Movies
Which movie features a train that takes kids to the North Pole?
The Polar Express
What is the name of the animal with a red nose that helps Santa?
Rudolph
What do you call the ice that hangs down from the roof?
Icicle
What sport is played on ice with a stick and puck?
Hockey
What do you build outside in the snow out of 3 snowballs?
Snowman
What holiday occurs on January 1st every year?
New Years Day
What food is often used when creating a snowman?
Carrot
Which animal is known for pulling Santa's sleigh?
Reindeer
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6
In "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," what is the name of the Grinch's dog?
Max
In the Christmas song, how many days of Christmas are there?
12
What temperature (in Fahrenheit) is freezing?
32 -- snow forms at 28 degrees Fahrenheit!
What is the name of the type of ice skating sometimes called "dancing on ice"?
Figure Skating
What is a popular hot drink for kids during the winter?
Hot chocolate
What are the traditional colors of Christmas decorations?
Red and green
What flavor are traditional candy canes?
Peppermint
Where would you find polar bears, arctic foxes, and seals?
The North Pole or the Arctic
What is the most northern point on Earth?
The North Pole
What is the name of the elf played by Will Ferrell in the movie "Elf"?
Buddy
What is the name of the famous snowman who "came to life one day"?
Frosty the Snowman
What is the name for a type of shelter built out of snow?
Igloo
What animal has a famous race that takes place every year in Alaska?
Dog
What holiday dessert is often made in the shape of a house and decorated with candy?
Gingerbread house
Which holiday is celebrated on February 2nd and involves an animal predicting the weather?
Groundhog Day
What is a turducken?
A turkey stuffed with a duck, which is stuffed with a chicken
What animal is known for building damns and staying busy even in the winter?
Beaver
Why do people put salt on the ground in the winter?
To help melt the snow and ice
What is the name of the main character from the movie "Home Alone"?
Kevin McCallister
Which famous holiday song is sung in both English and Spanish?
Feliz Navidad
Which US state sees the most snowfall each year?
Alaska -- they receive up to 600 inches of snow annually!
What is the fundraising activity called that involves people jumping into a freezing cold lake?
Polar Plunge
Which type of tree is popular during the holiday season? (not a specific tree but the name of a type of tree)
Evergreen or coniferous trees
Which holiday is celebrated on the 3rd Monday of January, honoring an American civil rights leader?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day)
What popular winter drink is made with eggs, cream, and sugar?
What bird is known for staying in the north during the winter instead of migrating?
Cardinal
Which fantasy land of mythical creatures and talking animals was ruled by a White Which for 100 years of deep winter?
Narnia
What is the name of the giant snowman monster that Elsa creates in Frozen?
Marshmallow
Finish the lyric:
Last Christmas, I gave you my _________
Heart
What natural nighttime phenomenon is more likely to be seen in the winter? Hint -- it's in the sky!
The Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis (this is because of longer and darker nights!)
What is the most popular winter sport in the U.S.?
Skiing
What is the name of the famous ballet that is performed during the winter holiday season and is about a little girl shrinking down and encountering mice, bakers, and a prince?
The Nutcracker
What holiday do people celebrate by lighting a menorah for 8 days?
Hanukkah -- also known as the Festival of Lights
In the movie Elf, what are the 4 main food groups?
Candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup
What body part do penguins slide on?
Bellies
What date does the winter begin in the Northern Hemisphere?
December 21st or 22nd
What is Ebenezer Scrooge famous for saying?
Bah Humbug
Finish the lyric:
Oh the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
____________________________
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
What is a super cold air from the North or South Pole that sometimes moves down and makes winter EXTRA chilly called? (hint: we had 2 last year!)
Polar Vortex
Which country is scheduled to have the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Italy
Which plant is usually seen during the holidays and comes in the colors white and red?
Poinsettia
What festival involves a parade, dragons, and fireworks to celebrate the lunar new year?
Chinese New Year
What type of fruit has a "winter banana" variety?
Apple
What color skin do polar bears have?
Black
What is it called when your body loses heat faster than it can make it and your body temperature drops dangerously low.
Hypothermia