Ice-Cold Literature
Three specters visit this miserly fellow in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
Who is Ebenezer Scrooge?
"You won the war" at this 1815 battle that was the downfall of Napoleon.
What is "Waterloo"?
Certain regions of this Iberian country may receive "nieve" in winter... though other forms of precipitation mainly fall elsewhere.
What is Spain?
Its scientific name is Aptenodytes forsteri and it is the largest living penguin species, quite fitting given its regal name.
What is emperor penguin?
The elegant Duchess recruits the help of Thomas O'Malley in this musical romp where "everybody wants to be" one of the title animals.
What is The Aristocats?
The dog Buck is stolen from his home and put to work as a sled dog during the Klondike Gold Rush in this 1903 adventure novel by Jack London.
What is The Call of the Wild?
Contrary to popular belief, its an acronym that doesn't stand for anything - but according to ABBA, "nothing else can save me."
What is "SOS"?
While large cities in this country rarely receive "yuki", you may have better luck visiting an onsen ryōkan in the mountainous countryside to enjoy scenic wintery views while bathing in a mineral hot spring.
What is Japan?
Piplup, Prinplup, and Empoleon are an evolutionary line of creatures based on penguins in this juggernaut video game franchise.
What is Pokémon?
A young boy named Wart befriends the wizard Merlin in this offbeat retelling of a classic Arthurian origin story.
What is The Sword in the Stone?
His fairy tale "The Snow Queen" would be the direct inspiration for Disney's Frozen.
Who is Hans Christian Andersen?
"I'm a shoulder you can cry on" according to this song, whose title is a Spanish term of endearment quite similar to the name of a fruit brand.
What is "Chiquitita"?
This country's Elfstedentocht is a cross-country natural skating event that can only occur when weather allows - so hopefully they can get enough "sneeuw" and ice to warrant it!
What are the Netherlands?
This sporty penguin with red sneakers is the mascot of and shares a name with a brand of microwaveable dinners aimed at children.
Who is Kid Cuisine?
Yasunari Kawabata's novel Snow Country focuses on a love affair between a wealthy Tokyo man and a woman of this profession, a Japanese performing art involving song, dance, hosting, and affiliation with traditional dress and makeup.
What is a geisha?
An army official may use this phrase to indicate imminent threats, but according to Agnetha Fältskog it metaphorically refers to a lover's advance - "won't somebody see and save a heart?"
What is "Under Attack"?
Coastal areas of this island country rarely get "hukarere", making it an ideal settling spot for Kupe the Navigator and his people in the mid-1300s.
What is New Zealand?
Skipper, Private, Kowalski, and Rico are a team of four militant penguins that are prominent side characters in this 2005 animated family film.
What is Madagascar?
It starred Billy Joel as the voice of the charismatic dog Dodger, who must help the title kitten find a home in the hustle and bustle of New York City.
What is Oliver & Company?
"You are about to begin reading [this novel's title]" according to the first line of this 1979 work by Italo Calvino, in which you the Reader attempt to read this novel's many beginnings.
What is If on a winter's night a traveler?
This French phrase for "Do you want?" not only titles ABBA's sixth studio album, but also a single that says "We've done it all before and now we're back to get some more."
What is "Voulez-Vous"?
Frequently blanketed in "lumi" at yuletide, this country's Tallinn Christmas Market displayed the first ever Christmas tree in Europe way back in 1441.
What is Estonia?
The dastardly Feathers McGraw is a criminal penguin attempting to steal a valuable diamond in this stop-motion film, the second to feature a charming British inventor and his loyal dog.
What is The Wrong Trousers?
A high fantasy adventure centered on Taran's efforts to stop the wicked Horned King, it was the first Disney animated film to receive a PG rating.
What is The Black Cauldron?