Cold Continents
Which Hemisphere (North or South) experiences a colder winter?
North
Which winter sport evolved from Surfing and Skateboarding?
Snowboarding
Snow can fall in the desert. True or False?
True.
What months are considered Winter?
December to February
What is another name for Santa Claus?
Saint Nick
Eggnog was introduced in which Country?
England
Where did Dog Sledding Originate?
Alaska
The Arctic Fox turns white in the Winter and back to Brown in the summer months. True or False?
True
How much Daylight is there in the North and South Pole during winter?
None
What do people put on the top of their Christmas Tree?
A Star or Angel
What causes the red colour in "Watermelon Snow" in the Canadian Rockies?
Algae
What is the most popular Winter Sport? (Especially in Canada)
The Winter Olympics have been held in countries in the Southern Hemisphere. True or False?
False.
What happens when you are exposed to the severe cold for too long?
Frostbite and Hypothermia
Where was Baby Jesus born?
Bethlehem
Where was the lowest temperature on Earth ever recorded?
Antarctica (-98C)
What is the name of the most Prestigious trophy in Hockey?
Stanley Cup
30% of Earth's water comes from snow and ice. True or False?
False. It makes up 80% of Earth's water
How many sides (on average) or on a snowflake?
6 Sides
What is the name of the antagonist in "A Christmas Carol"
Scrooge
In country did Speed Skating Originate?
Netherlands
Where were the first Winter Olympics held?
France
The fear of snow is called Chinophobia. True or False?
True
What Star Signs are born in the Winter Months?
Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces
How many Reindeer does Santa have?
Bonus Points: What are their names?
Nine Reindeer
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph