Winter Holidays Around the World
This holiday is traditionally a Christian celebration commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, but in recent years has become a popular holiday for all, Christians and non-Christians alike.
What is Christmas?
This object forms when an extremely cold water droplet freezes onto a pollen or dust particle in the sky and falls to the ground.
What is a snowflake?
This is the name of a magical snowman in the famous Disney movie "Frozen."
Who is Olaf?
Fill in the blank:
"I just want you for my own / More than you could ever know / Make my wish come true / _____"
"All I want for Christmas is you"
This animated film features a young boy's journey to the North Pole on a magical train.
What is The Polar Express?
This holiday celebration is an important Christmas tradition in Mexico. These celebrations take place from December 16th to December 24th. The nine nights represent the nine days it took Mary and Joseph to get from Nazareth (where they lived) to Bethlehem (where Jesus was born).
This chemical substance is often used to melt ice and snow on roads and sidewalks.
What is salt?
These real-life creatures are well-adapted to the Arctic and subarctic regions. They have specialized hooves for digging through snow to find food and are known for their long migrations. They are also traditionally known as the animals that pull Santa's sleigh.
What are reindeer?
Fill in the blank:
" Feliz Navidad / Feliz Navidad / Feliz Navidad, _____"
"prospero año y felicidad"
The famous Christmas film "Home Alone" centers around this boy, accidentally left behind on a family vacation, who faces off with some not-so-lucky house burglers.
Who is Kevin?
For eight days each November or December, Jews celebrate this holiday. They light a special candle holder called a menorah to remember an ancient miracle in which one day’s worth of oil burned for eight days in the temple. During these days, many Jews also eat special potato pancakes called latkes, sing songs, and spin a top called a dreidel to win chocolate coins, nuts, or raisins.
What is Hanukkah?
This is a traditional Inuit (indigenous Arctic people) snow shelter, often associated with the Eskimo cultures of Alaska, Canada, and Greenland. Traditionally it is a dome-shaped structure made entirely of snow blocks.
What is an igloo?
This animal is the largest land carnivore and is well-adapted to its life in the Arctic. With a thick layer of blubber and dense fur, they are excellent swimmers and are primarily found on sea ice where they hunt seals.
What are polar bears?
Fill in the blank:
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer / Had a very shiny nose / And if you ever saw it /
"You would even say it glows"
This is the name of the town in Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."
What is Whoville?
Traditionally celebrated in countries like China, Vietnam, Korea, and more, this Asian holiday changes dates each year because it follows a different calendar. Usually celebrated sometime in January or February.
What is Lunar New Year? (Chinese New Year)
This day celebrates the shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere.
What is the winter solstice?
In Christmas movies and songs, a hat magically brings this particular snowman to life.
Who is Frosty?
Fill in the blank:
"Last Christmas, I gave you my heart / But the very next day, you gave it away / This year, to save me from tears / _____"
"I'll give it to someone special"
These are the 4 main food groups, according to Buddy the Elf.
What are candy, candy corn, candy cane, and syrup.
This holiday is a five-day festival of lights celebrated by millions of people across the world. The word for the holiday means “a series of lights” and is a religious holiday that spans three religions: Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism. This festival celebrates new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, and light over darkness.
What is Diwali?
This U.S. state averages the most snowfall during the winter months.
What is Vermont?
In folklore, this large, ape-like creature is said to live in the Himalayan mountains and is rarely seen except for the footprints it leaves behind in the snow.
What is a Yeti (Abominable Snowman)?
Fill in the blank:
"I'm dreaming of a white Christmas / Just like the ones I used to know / Where the treetops glisten and children listen / _____"
"To hear sleigh bells in the snow"
This old man is known for his "Bah! Humbug!" attitude towards Christmas until he is visited by Christmas ghosts that show him his life and help him change.
Who is Ebenezer Scrooge?