General Winter Trivia
Wha vegetable is typically used for a snowman’s nose?
A carrot
What country started the ancient Olympics?
The first Olympics were held in Olympia, Greece, starting in 776 BC
What color is a snowy owl?
White
What U.S. state gets the most snow?
Alaska
Is Arendelle in Frozen a real city?
No but the movie is inspired by Norway
What winter sport uses two pieces of wood strapped to your feet to go down a snowy mountain?
Skiing
During what month will the Winter Olympics happen?
February
What is the scientific name for the long sleep bears have during the winter?
Hibernation
In what U.S. state does the ball drop for New Years?
New York City, New York
How many sizes did the Grinches heart grow?
3 sizes after he learned the true meaning of Christmas
How many sides does a snowflake have?
Six
Where is the 2026 Winter Olympics being held?
Italy
True or false- in late winter to early spring a Deers antlers will fall off.
True
Which is colder, Greenland or Iceland?
Despite its name, Iceland is warmer than Greenland. 80% of Greenland is covered in an ice sheet
What magical piece of clothing brings frosty the snowman to life?
A top hat
What date does winter official start?
Typically December 21st but can fall between the 20th-23rd
How many sports are included in the Winter Olympics?
There are eight—skiing, skating, biathlon, curling, bobsleigh, ski mountaineering, hockey and luge
What are the four continents where we can find penguins in their natural habitats?
Antarctica, Africa, Australia, and South America
Does anyone live in Antartica?
There are no permanent residents of the continent, but the place is inhabited by many researchers in the summer
True or false- in a Charlie Brown Christmas, Charlie only puts one ornament on his tree.
True- he only puts one red ornament on the tree
How many inches thick does ice need to be before it’s safe to walk on?
4 inches
How many Winter Olympic gold medals does the US have?
114
What animal is a polar bears natural predator?
The have no natural predators, besides other polar bears
Which country in Europe started the practice of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
Where was the March of the Penguins documentary filmed?
Antarctica