Winter Movie Characters
Winter Holidays
Winter Songs
Winter Sports
Potpourri
100

This talking snowman featured in a 2013 Disney hit.

Who is Olaf?

100

This holiday requires cookies and milk (and carrots too!).

What is Christmas?

100

This track is one of the best-selling Christmas songs of all time and earned its creator the nickname “Queen of Christmas”.

What is “All I Want for Christmas Is You”?

100

Some participants of this sport can draw the number 8 with their feet. 

What is figure skating?

100

Name the snowman who was brought to life with a magical top hat.

Who is Frosty the Snowman?

200

This oversized Santa’s helper spent lots of time harassing his dad in the Big Apple. 

Who is Buddy the Elf?

200

Eight candles symbolize the eight days that this holiday takes place over.

What is Hanukkah?

200

Many children enjoy this tune about an animal with a very bright nose.

What is “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”?

200

Originally, this sport was a form of transportation in the mountains of Europe. 

What is skiing?

200

This nearby treasure has a light show called Lightscape. 

What is the Chicago Botanic Garden?

300

This green Christmas villain was created by Dr. Seuss.

Who is the Grinch?

300

Popping open a bottle of champagne is a common way to celebrate this holiday.

What is New Year’s Day?

300

The first lyric of this song is “sleigh bells ring, are you listenin’”. 

What is “Winter Wonderland”?

300

Some call this sport “surfing on ice”.

What is snowboarding?

300

This was the coldest temperature ever recorded in Chicago (correct answer must be within 5 degrees of the actual temperature). 

What is -27 degrees Fahrenheit?

400

The family of this character left him all alone in his house as they traveled to Paris for Christmas (Only his first name is required). 

Who is Kevin (McCallister)?

400

This holiday is also the shortest day of the year for us. 

What is the winter solstice?

400

This holiday song is very popular for Spanish-speakers.

What is Feliz Navidad?

400

Many participate in this sport when they want to hike during the winter. 

What is snowshoeing?

400

This is the name of the German craftmarket that takes place every year in December in Chicago and elsewhere.

What is Christkindlmarket?

500

This little penguin is a bad singer but great dancer.

Who is Mumble?

500

The name of this holiday means “first” in Swahili.

What is Kwanzaa?

500

This former SNL star released a song all about Hanukkah.

Adam Sandler

500

This sport combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.

What is biathlon?

500

It’s customary in this country to eat 12 grapes when the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Day. 

What is Spain?