Holiday Origins
The modern Christmas tree tradition originated in this country in the 16th century.
What is Germany?)
This Arctic animal changes the color of its fur with the seasons.
What is the Arctic fox?
In this country, smashing plates at friends’ doors is a New Year’s tradition meant to bring good luck.
What is Denmark?
The poem “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” was written by this American poet.
Who is Robert Frost?
True or False: Water turns to ice when the temperature is less that 32° F
True
Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of this ancient temple.
What is the Second Temple in Jerusalem?
Unlike most bears, this species remains active during winter.
What is the Panda?
In Scotland, “first-footing” refers to the first person to do this after midnight.
What is enter a friend’s house?
In this movie, a young boy named Kevin is left alone at home
What is Home Alone?
What is Ice?
Boxing Day, celebrated the day after Christmas, originated in this country.
What is the UK?
This large migratory bird can survive in subzero temperatures thanks to a special blood circulation system in its legs.
What is a swan?
The lunar New Year, called Seollal, is celebrated in this East Asian country.
What is South Korea?
This movie features a train that takes kids to the North Pole.
What us the Polar Express?
When water vapor in the air freezes directly into ice crystals, it’s called this.
What is Frost?
The tradition of New Year’s resolutions dates back to this ancient civilization.
What is Babylon?
A snowshoe hare’s fur turns white in winter to blend in. Its main predator in the Arctic is this mammal.
What is the lynx?
In Ecuador, people burn effigies of this symbol at midnight to say goodbye to the old year.
What is the old year/dummies called “Año Viejo”?
In the 1947 film, George Bailey’s guardian angel shows him what life would be like if he’d never existed. The movie is titled this.
What is "It’s a Wonderful Life"?
This term describes a heavy snowstorm with strong winds.
What is a blizzard?
The word “menorah” comes from this language.
What is Hebrew
Double Points: This gas giant has the fastest winds in the solar system, reaching speeds over 1,200 miles per hour, and its faint rings were discovered in 1846.
What is Neptune?
In Russia, this figure delivers presents on New Year’s Eve instead of Santa Claus.
Who is Ded Moroz / Father Frost?
This Charles Dickens novella, published in 1843, helped popularize Christmas traditions in England.
What is "A Christmas Carol"?
If ice forms a layer above lakes or rivers in winter, it is called this.
What is an ice sheet